Head to head
Kubota SSV65 against Kubota SSV75
The Kubota SSV65 saves $7,526; the Kubota SSV75 carries 740 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Kubota SSV75 moves 3.0 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Kubota SSV65 | Kubota SSV75 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $51,613 | $59,139 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 1,950 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 3,900 lbs | 5,380 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,950 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| Engine power | 64 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V2607-CR-TE4 | Kubota V3307-CR-TE4 |
| Auxiliary flow | 17.9 GPM | 20.9 GPM |
| Lift height | 121.5 in | 128.3 in |
| Operating weight | 7,055 lbs | 8,422 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | No | No |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
Kubota SSV65
- The slide-up front door and large glass area give class-leading visibility and let operators enter and exit even with the bucket down, which is a genuine daily convenience.
- The cab is notably roomy and quiet for a small frame, and operators coming from a Bobcat often comment it feels bigger inside than the spec sheet suggests.
- Vertical lift geometry in this price bracket means strong dump height for loading trucks, undercutting pricier vertical-lift competitors.
- Kubota pricing typically comes in below Bobcat and Cat for comparable specs, so value-focused buyers feel they get more machine for the money.
- The V2607 engine is fuel-efficient and torquey, and farm owners report years of trouble-free running with basic maintenance.
- Standard two-speed travel makes ground-to-ground moves quick, which operators like on bigger properties.
- The 1,950 lb capacity and 64 hp are modest, and contractors doing heavy work say it runs out of muscle faster than a comparable medium frame.
- Kubota's construction-equipment dealer coverage, while growing, isn't as dense as Bobcat's, so some buyers report longer waits for specialized parts.
- The slide-up door design draws mixed reviews — some owners find the seals leak dust and water over time.
- Standard hydraulic flow is on the low side, pushing buyers toward the high-flow option for demanding attachments.
- Ground clearance and breakout force lag behind radial-lift rivals for hard digging, so it's better suited to loading than excavation.
Kubota SSV75
- The 74.3 hp Kubota V3307 is the same engine family that powers the wildly popular SVL75 track loader, and owners report thousands of trouble-free hours with basic maintenance.
- The 128.3-inch hinge pin is tall for a wheeled machine, so it clears high-sided dump trucks and stacks pallets where shorter rivals run out of reach.
- Kubota's enormous tractor dealer network means parts and service are available almost everywhere, a decisive advantage in rural and agricultural areas.
- The slide-up front door lets operators enter and exit with the boom down and keeps the door out of the way when open - a daily convenience owners genuinely miss on other brands.
- The 11.8 mph top speed in high range is among the fastest in the class, making quick work of long ground-to-ground moves on big properties.
- Pricing typically undercuts comparably equipped Bobcat and Cat machines by thousands, and owners consistently give value as the reason they chose Kubota.
- The cab is roomy, quiet, and well-sealed for a wheeled machine, with wide glass that gives excellent visibility to the bucket and tires.
- The V3307 carries a DPF, and owners doing short, low-load stints complain about frequent regen cycles interrupting work - a step behind the non-DPF Case and Bobcat options.
- Standard 20.9 GPM auxiliary flow is midpack, and the high-flow package is only available on the SSV75PH model, so base machines can't be upgraded later.
- Joystick response feels less refined than Cat or Deere electrohydraulics, and fine grading takes longer to master.
- Kubota's dedicated construction-equipment dealer support is still thinner than its tractor network, and specialized skid steer parts can mean a wait.
- At 8,157 lbs it's heavy for a wheeled mid-frame, so towing requires a heavier trailer and truck than the spec-sheet class suggests.