Head to head
Kubota SSV75 against Case SR240B
The Case SR240B saves $139; the Kubota SSV75 carries 290 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Case SR240B moves 3.3 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
| Spec | Kubota SSV75 | Case SR240B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59,139 | $59,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,690 lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,380 lbs | 4,800 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,690 lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V3307-CR-TE4 | FPT |
| Auxiliary flow | 20.9 GPM | 24.2 GPM |
| Lift height | 128.3 in | 125.1 in |
| Operating weight | 8,422 lbs | 7,400 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Radial 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 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.
Case SR240B
- The 8,680 lb bucket breakout force is the strongest of any radial B-series Case and embarrasses machines with far more horsepower in the dirt.
- Tier 4 compliance via cooled EGR and a DOC only - no DPF regens, no DEF tank - keeps emissions maintenance at effectively zero.
- The 3.4L FPT's 232 lb-ft of torque is the story rather than the 74 hp rating, and owners consistently report it lugs through hard pushing without stalling.
- The 24.2 GPM standard flow with an available 37.6 GPM high-flow package runs a genuinely wide attachment range for a radial machine.
- A heavy-duty hydraulic attachment coupler comes standard on the SR240B - it's only optional on the smaller B-series machines.
- The B-series update added the 8-inch LCD display with backup camera, push-button start, and adjustable EH controls over the outgoing SR240.
- Price per pound of capacity undercuts a comparable Bobcat S76 or Cat 260 build by a healthy margin.
- Radial lift geometry limits reach and dump height at the top of the arc, so loading tall trucks is the vertical-lift SV280B's job.
- Owners report B-series sensor faults - the operator-presence seat sensor especially - that can lock out hydraulics until cleaned or replaced.
- Resale value trails Bobcat, Cat, and Deere, clawing back some of the attractive purchase price at trade-in.
- At 7,400 lbs with a bucket it's past half-ton towing territory, needing a 3/4-ton truck and a stout trailer.
- Electrical gremlins and display glitches show up in owner forums often enough to be a pattern, usually resolved by dealer software updates.
- High-flow, ride control, and the comfort cab package are all extra-cost options that move the real price well above base.
- The FPT engine is less familiar to independent mechanics than Cat or Kubota power, which can complicate rural or out-of-warranty service.