Head to head
Kubota SVL65-2 against Kubota SSV75
The Kubota SSV75 saves $6,158; only the Kubota SVL65-2 runs tracks, so their advertised capacities are not measured the same way; the Kubota SSV75 moves 3.5 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit; only the Kubota SVL65-2 runs rubber tracks.
These two are rated differently on purpose. A wheeled skid steer is rated at half its tipping load and a track loader at 35 per cent, because the track machine holds back more reserve. So the capacity rows below are not a like-for-like contest, and the tipping load row is the closer thing to one.
| Spec | Kubota SVL65-2 | Kubota SSV75 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65,297 | $59,139 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,100 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| Rated at | 35% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 6,000 lbs | 5,380 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 2,100 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| Engine power | 68 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Kubota V2607-CR-TE4 | Kubota V3307-CR-TE4 |
| Auxiliary flow | 17.4 GPM | 20.9 GPM |
| Lift height | 118 in | 128.3 in |
| Operating weight | 8,565 lbs | 8,422 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | 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 SVL65-2
- At around 8,000 lb the SVL65-2 tows comfortably behind a 3/4-ton pickup on a 10k trailer, which owner-operators call the single biggest reason they chose it over the SVL75.
- Kubota builds its own V2607 engine, and owners report the same trouble-free reliability that made the bigger SVL75 the best-selling CTL in America.
- Vertical lift with a 118.5-inch hinge-pin height is rare in this size class, so it loads dump trailers and stacks pallets that radial-lift competitors its size can't reach.
- Self-leveling comes standard rather than as a paid option, which fork users appreciate when moving pallets on uneven ground.
- The 27 GPM high-flow option is generous for the size, letting it run power rakes and cold planers that surprise operators of a sub-70-hp machine.
- Resale is strong because small, clean SVLs are in constant demand from landscapers and homeowners, protecting the purchase price.
- The 2,100 lb rated capacity runs out quickly with heavy attachments or wet material, and several owners admit they outgrew it and moved up to the SVL75 within a couple of seasons.
- The 17.4 GPM standard flow is modest, so demanding attachments really want the high-flow model, which adds cost.
- The DPF emissions system requires regen cycles that draw complaints during light-duty idling, common to the whole class.
- Cab space is tighter than the SVL75-3, and larger operators find the smaller frame noticeably snugger over a full day.
- Kubota dealer inventory for the smaller SVL can be thin during spring demand, and buyers report waiting for popular configurations.
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.