Kubota SSV75
Wheeled Skid Steer
$54,000

Kubota

Kubota SSV75

★4.5(290 reviews across equipment listings)

The Kubota SSV75 is the larger of Kubota's two wheeled skid steers, pairing the proven 74.3 hp V3307 diesel with a vertical-lift boom and a 128-inch hinge pin. It targets farmers and contractors who want mid-frame lift and truck-loading height backed by Kubota's tractor-dealer network.

Price
$54,000
ROC
2690 lbs
Engine
74 hp
Best For
Farmers and contractors wanting a mid-frame vertical-lift wheeled machine with Kubota engine reliability and dealer support

Specifications

Type
Wheeled Skid Steer
Lift Path
Vertical Lift
Rated Operating Capacity
2690 lbs
Engine HP
74 hp
Operating Weight
8157 lbs
Tipping Load
5380 lbs
Lift Height
128.3 in
Hydraulic Flow
20.9 GPM
Aux Flow
Standard
Engine
Kubota V3307-CR-TE4
Warranty
2 yr / 2000 hr
Tracks
No
High-Flow
Yes

Features

Vertical LiftHigh-FlowEnclosed CabTwo-SpeedSelf-LevelingA/C & HeatA/CHigh-Flow Available

Pros

  • ✓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 TractorByNet buyers consistently cite 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.

Cons

  • ✗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.

Common Questions

Does the SSV75 have DPF regen problems?
The V3307 carries a DPF, and owners doing short, low-load stints - feeding cattle, quick loader chores - complain about frequent regen cycles interrupting work. Worked under sustained load it regens far less intrusively. If your duty cycle is mostly light and intermittent, the no-DPF Case and Bobcat alternatives in this class avoid the issue entirely.
Can I add high-flow to an SSV75 later?
No - high-flow is only available on the factory-built SSV75PH variant, and a standard 20.9 GPM machine can't be upgraded afterward. If there's any chance you'll run a flow-hungry attachment in the machine's lifetime, you have to buy the PH up front, which is worth thinking hard about at order time.
Should I buy the SSV75 or step up to the SVL75 track machine?
They share the same proven 74.3 hp V3307 engine family, so it's really a terrain question. The wheeled SSV75 is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run with no tracks to replace, and faster at 11.8 mph - ideal for farms, firm ground, and pavement. If you work mud, slopes, or soft ground regularly, the SVL75's tracks are worth the premium.
How reliable is the engine long-term?
The V3307 is the same engine family that powers the wildly popular SVL75, and owners report thousands of trouble-free hours on basic maintenance. The few recurring gripes on owner forums are minor - some SSV-series owners note alternator belt wear tied to the pulley arrangement - and Kubota's enormous dealer network means parts are rarely far away.
Is it towable behind a 3/4-ton truck?
Yes, but plan carefully - at 8,157 lbs it's heavy for a wheeled mid-frame, so with a trailer and bucket you're at the edge of many 3/4-ton setups and a one-ton with a 12k trailer is the comfortable answer. It tows heavier than its spec-sheet class suggests, which catches some buyers off guard.

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