I just got this Kubota SVL75-2 compact track loader. It has an enclosed, pressurized cab with heat and air conditioning. It also has hydraulic locks for the attachments so I can switch them without leaving the cab. One of the best features is the door that slides up and overhead instead of swinging out. This allows the operator to exit the cab even if the loader arms are raised.

I reserved it just in time. The salesman said several people wanted to buy a loader but they sold out and won’t have any available until April.

That thing is slick. Love the HVAC and the slide up door.

That's pretty slick.

Nice! Wish we could afford one, good for you!

The cab is pressurized? What altitude are you working at??

The pressurized cab is for dust mitigation.

It's every boy's dream to have a tracked vehicle!


Kubota is excellent, across their entire product lineup

Congratulations on a fine piece of equipment

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Originally posted by jjkroll32:
It's every boy's dream to have a tracked vehicle!


Kubota is excellent, across their entire product lineup

Congratulations on a fine piece of equipment

No kidding. I have absolutely no use for one but would love to have one. haha

I like where Kubota puts their hydraulic connections up high like that vs. down low. Less chance of damaging them up there.

NICE!

I'm officially envious.

What is that a $70k machine?

What do you plan to use it for? I assume you are in construction of some sort.


Not that is your case. But I am astounded at the number of people buying things on credit. Seems very risky. Cars, recreational vehicles, etc. . The used markets are going to be flooded in the next few years.

Great! Kubota offers 0% financing. Getting a used one isn't worth it, risky, and down time is expensive. They hold there value for three years. It's not like a car that drops in value as soon as you drive it off the showroom floor. When used on your own property and down time will not cost you money then buying one with a couple thousand hours on it makes sense.

Keep an eye on the HVAC system, hard to clean, AC doesn't work well. The overhead doors don't seal well and let in dirt. There ok machines, the smaller Kubota machines like that are running better. The 95-2 machines have been having severe DEF related issues. I think Kubota excavators are a lot better than their CTLs and SSLs.

I’ve rented that same model to do work around deer camp. What a great machine! I wish I could justify buying one.
Enjoy!

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
What is that a $70k machine?

What do you plan to use it for? I assume you are in construction of some sort.


Not that is your case. But I am astounded at the number of people buying things on credit. Seems very risky. Cars, recreational vehicles, etc. . The used markets are going to be flooded in the next few years.

I got a good discount off of MSRP and I applied a substantial down payment even though the interest rate is 0%. I got this to fill the role of my other loader while it is down for repairs. It is used in my tree service business to load logs, move wood chips, and clear wooded lots. We also do commercial snow removal.

Compared to some of the other machines, this one is relatively basic. The Bobcat machines have fancy computers and displays that are pretty cool but I don't need all that. So far, I find it comfortable, powerful, and well designed.

Nice.

Whats there not to like? Congrats.

Great machine! I’d love to have one someday.

That looks like a lotta fun! Well done

Sup, got another question. Do you own a excavator for your business? I understand you are not an excavation business. But I have used both a mini excavator and skidsteer. Not a tracked one though.

My application is more forestry and light logging. The excavator with the thumb and bucket is pretty useful. Not sure how your machine would function for me.

Let know if you have any experience or thoughts.


Thanks