New Holland L320 Skid Steer

Introduction

The New Holland L320 is a vertical-lift skid steer in New Holland’s 300 Series, built around the patented Super Boom vertical lift linkage for high dump height and reach. Where the entry L318 uses a radial lift, the L320 raises loads more straight up, giving it the reach to place material precisely into high-sided truck boxes and hoppers, which is exactly what loading and material handling on a busy farm or job site needs. For a prairie operation that loads trucks and stacks material high, the L320 is a strong choice in the range.

What defines the L320 is that Super Boom vertical lift. The patented linkage provides a maximum 91.7 inches of dump height and 29.8 inches of dump reach, letting you place loads in the centre of high-sided truck boxes or hoppers rather than reaching up and short. Paired with the 300 Series platform, it brings the wide Comfort Deluxe Cab, an 8-inch LCD display with an integrated backup camera, strong visibility, and the choice of mechanical or electro-hydraulic controls.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the L320 fits against skid steers from other brands, compact track loaders, and its own 300 Series siblings.

Key Specifications

Specification	New Holland L320
Type	Wheeled skid steer loader
Series	300 Series
Engine	Tier 4 Final diesel
Lift type	Super Boom vertical lift (patented)
Maximum dump height	91.7 in
Maximum dump reach	29.8 in
Cab	Comfort Deluxe Cab, 8 in LCD with backup camera
Controls	Mechanical or electro-hydraulic
Options	Ride Control, Self Level
Service	Tilt-forward cab and boom, grouped service points

Specifications are drawn from New Holland and dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs, options, and current pricing with your dealer.

What the L320 Does Well

The L320 pairs vertical-lift reach with the 300 Series platform, and its strengths follow from that.

The first, and defining, strength is the Super Boom vertical lift. The patented linkage raises loads more straight up to a maximum dump height of 91.7 inches with 29.8 inches of reach, which lets you place material precisely into the centre of high-sided truck boxes and hoppers rather than dropping it short or reaching awkwardly. For loading trucks and trailers, stacking material high, or any work where dump height and reach matter, the vertical lift is a real advantage over a radial-lift machine, and it is the reason to choose the L320 over the entry L318.

The second is the operator environment. The 300 Series Comfort Deluxe Cab is one of the widest in the industry, with strong all-round visibility including a clear view to the loader bucket through the glass door and a see-through area on the cab roof for watching the bucket at full height. The 8-inch LCD display with an integrated backup camera puts operating data and rear visibility right where you need them, and improved joystick controls reduce fatigue over long days.

The third is capability with simple ownership. The choice of mechanical or electro-hydraulic controls suits different operators, options like Ride Control and Self Level make loader work easier, and service is straightforward: daily points are grouped together, the rear door and hood open without tools, and the entire cab and boom assembly tilts forward for easy access to components. For a farm or operation that loads high and wants a comfortable, capable machine, the L320 delivers vertical-lift capability in the 300 Series.

How It Compares

The L320 sits in the vertical-lift skid steer class, and the comparison is about lift, capability, and machine type.

Against skid steers from Bobcat, Kubota, and other brands, the L320 competes on the Super Boom vertical lift, the wide Comfort Deluxe Cab, and strong visibility, while those brands bring their own dealer networks and followings. For the competing machines, see the Bobcat skid steer buyer’s guide and the skid steer vs compact track loader comparison.

Against a compact track loader, including New Holland’s own C-Series, the L320 is the wheeled option: less expensive, faster on hard ground, and simpler to maintain, but with less flotation and traction on soft or wet ground than tracks. If your work is loading and material handling on firm surfaces, the wheeled L320 with its vertical lift is efficient and capable. If you work on soft prairie ground, a compact track loader may suit better. Within the 300 Series, the L320 sits above the entry L318, adding the Super Boom vertical lift, and near the L321 and larger models that step up in capability.

Best Applications

The L320 is a strong fit for:

• Loading high-sided trucks, trailers, and hoppers where dump height matters
• Farms and operations that stack material high or load frequently
• Material handling, feeding, and loader work needing vertical-lift reach
• Operators who want a wide, comfortable cab with strong visibility
• Firm-ground and yard work where wheels are efficient

For soft or wet ground, a compact track loader suits better, and for lower-height work at lower cost, the radial-lift L318 covers it. The L320’s place is vertical-lift skid steer capability for loading high.

New Holland L320 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the L320 performs in real Canadian conditions: how the Super Boom vertical lift handles loading trucks and stacking, how it performs for material work, how the Comfort Deluxe Cab holds up over long days, and how it proves over seasons. If you run an L320, your review helps the next prairie operation choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Boom on the New Holland L320? Super Boom is New Holland’s patented vertical lift linkage, which raises loads more straight up rather than in an arc. On the L320 it provides a maximum dump height of 91.7 inches and 29.8 inches of dump reach, letting you place material precisely into high-sided truck boxes and hoppers.

What is the difference between the L318 and L320? The main difference is the lift. The L318 uses a radial lift, which arcs up and out and suits digging and lower-height work, while the L320 uses the Super Boom vertical lift for greater dump height and reach, better for loading high-sided trucks. The L320 is the vertical-lift choice.

How high can the L320 dump? Its Super Boom vertical lift provides a maximum dump height of 91.7 inches with 29.8 inches of dump reach, enough to place loads in the centre of high-sided truck boxes and hoppers.

Is the L320 a skid steer or a track loader? It is a wheeled skid steer loader. New Holland’s compact track loaders are the C-Series, which run on rubber tracks for more flotation and traction on soft ground. The wheeled L320 is faster on hard ground and less expensive to run.

Does the L320 have a backup camera? Yes. The Comfort Deluxe Cab includes an 8-inch LCD display with an integrated backup camera, mounted on the right forward post, which improves rear visibility and can be set to always on or to engage when reversing.

Is the L320 good for loading trucks? Yes, that is a particular strength. The Super Boom vertical lift raises loads to 91.7 inches with good reach, letting you place material precisely into the centre of high-sided truck boxes and hoppers, which makes it well suited to loading and material handling.

Related

• New Holland L318 and L321: the neighbouring 300 Series skid steers.
• Bobcat skid steer buyer’s guide: competing skid steers.
• Skid steer vs compact track loader: the wheeled versus tracked choice.
• New Holland brand page: the full New Holland lineup on Aglist.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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