D5N Cat well I am 32 yr old, I have worked all my life since before I could drive and I’m sure like you I have worked my way up from mowing and maintenance to larger landscaping jobs and I slowly developed a need for a machine like this. My first one was an older Kubota that did what I wanted at the time and I was able to pay a lot of debt off with that machine. Business was really good and I slowly got larger and larger jobs and began working for different contractors and I was able to sell off my lawn maintenance side of the business and do solely skid work. In the summer of 2018 I had no debt other than my house and I made the decision to purchase a new machine with warranty for peace of mind and it’s been wide open ever since. I recently purchased a class 6 truck to haul equipment on which makes everything so much easier than dragging a trailer around and everything is going great so far! Thanks for watching!
It’s called hard work I’m about to dive In and get one my self . I do tractor work and have been saving and saving . I do landscape grading a ton of brush mowing , odd jobs to much for homeowners or Gardner’s , I build horse arenas from the ground up and the footing for the horses and Maintain it . So Anyways now I’m gonna expand and get a track skid steer and do the same work and more more effective and efficiently so like him it’s called hard work !!!
It's so good to see hard working young people enjoying the fruits of their hard work . In a world where everyone under 40 is being written off as useless this shows there is still hope and young adults that want more than just a phone . Just bought a 95-2s and love it such a joy to spend a day in . Good work young man ,
That’s hilarious what the dealership said. I’m 33 and was used to be in sales and service for 18 years. Now I’m out and operating and having the time of my life! However, if I’d been on the other end of the line and it doesn’t matter what I was selling, I still would’ve asked you what those several reasons were as to why you preferred Kubota. In any community it is wise to hear your customers out and try to understand their viewpoint even if you think they may be wrong. You need to have your finger on the pulse of your clientele base. Thanks for the review! I’m a Kubota lover! Ran CAT and Deere and CASE. Stuck on Kubota👍👍
Great video, thank you for sharing. I worked at a Case, Kubota dealer for years. I love your story on the salesman. You are absolutely correct on your comments about him being a little aggressive or negative on the kubota. I was a driver for the dealer so I worked with customers all the time. I would either be moving their machines from job to job or delivering a rental or a new sale delivery. What he should have done is offer to show you or send out a demo bobcat and come to the job with you to try and "sell" you the bobcat, instead he put that Kubota in your garage :). A good salesman will never slam competitors, they respect them. Keep up the good work!
@@Nothingtoya it will to a point. If you use an attachment that has an extremely high flow rate and RPM requirement, such as a stump grinder or forestry mulcher you will need a higher output flow rate (75-30.7gpm. 95-40gpm (roughly) ) the stump grinder and forestry will work on the 75 but it does put a very high demand on the powertrain not to mention the heat it generates.
Hi Cameron, I have started looking at options and different machine manufacturers and I'm really liking the Kubota. Thank you so much for a great review video and wishing you all the best on your business.
It looks exactly like the Takeuchi - the welding on the arms and the grease fittings and the track arrangement..... Wonder if they are using the same chassis.
I know what you mean I got stuck inside my machine when fuse blew in engine compartment and I could not lower boom or open door. I had to climb out back window by removing window seal. Not fun at all.
These also have a spot in the cab that'll release the pressure on the hydraulics, incase it shuts off while the bucket is in the air. These are really good machines. I've had mine since 2016
I have a fleet of 3. 2-75 and a 95. The A/C drain confused me at first. I got out of the machine and found cold water dripping out of a hose, I though it was hydraulic fluid at first. not being familiar with my machine and how it had A/C. Good video. ( p.s I though kubota was Japan designed but american made)
They probably are. I just meant overall they are Japanese and made from the ground and from the beginning as a track machine. Haha yea the drain is right next to the hydro fill so i could see that !!
Thanks for this review. Have you used this machine in winter yet? Snow removal is a big part of what I need. If you have, does that track provide good traction? How much ground clearance do you have? We often get big, wind-blown drifts that are quite hard. Thanks for your thoughts.
Steve Wilson winters in north Georgia are nothing but sloppy messy mud. I wish you could have seen what I was in today. I have no experience in snow with a skid loader. I imagine it wouldn’t be very good. Something with snow /ice tires would be better.
Thanks for the reply. I really dislike mud like I imagine you're speaking about. The ASV track loader has a reputation of being good in snow&mud. But, they also have a reputation of lots of problems and we have no dealers near us. I'll probably take a chance on that bigger Kubota despite the DEF crap. Thanks again for great videos!
@@stevewilson9792 Every tier 4 diesel has a reputation for problems. Most all these related to owner inexperience of operation of such. Time will fix peoples lack of knowledge.
Steve Wilson you may want to look at the Camso SD Zig zag (z lug) pattern. I’m removing the oem block tracks on mine and replacing w the Camso SD for snow and ice in the Midwest. From my research they are among the best in snow and ice. They are pricey though - around $1200 per track if I recall correctly.
I've had one of these since 2016, the door does get a little harder to open and get the rear to latch, I still prefer the door on the Kubota, over the other skid steers. Also, I agree with the rigid tracks, why in the world would you want to have suspension on a machine used for grading. Another point for the Kubota, they're controls are straight hydraulic, not that stupid electric over hydraulic crap bobcat and cat uses. I've operated many different skid steers, the Kubota is an operators skid steer, nothing more, nothing less. My second pick would be Takeuchi. The skid steers I hate the most are Cat followed by Bobcat for dead last. Those 2 float by on name recognition, that's it.
@@cameronward7137 I'll probably roll mine over to 1000 hrs tomorrow. As for the door, I probably need to hit it with some lubricant and make a couple adjustments, itll be good as new. We have had a couple small problems with ours. If you run thru a lot of deep mud and run over windrows, it will pack dirt into the belly pan and eventually break the main hydraulic fitting on the hydraulic pump. It's pretty easy to pop the cab up and remove the floor in these, so that's part if its maintenance every 6 months. The only other problem we're having now is getting the hydraulic filter off. I do love the machine though and I just bought a radio for it (finally). The only thing I wish we had done differently, would have been to get one with the high flow option.
Josh B I was a newb to Kubota when I got the old one and didn’t look it over very well and bought it. When I got it home and lifted the cab the pump was almost level with the mud surrounding it. The cab had never been raised and cleaned I’m sure. I take all 4 belly pans off every other weekend and left the cab and keep it all rinsed out and use the pressure washer to spray out the radiator. My goal is to keep this one clean af.
There great machines, I just got one last summer. I traded in my Takeuchi on it. Everyone is right, they are a little loud. But I still like it a lot. I knew that before I bought tho, that why I didn’t get the radio. Lol
my 2017 kubota svl95-2s doesen't run when it is cold for more than 10-15 seconds, DRAG it to the building and it doesen't mater, call the dealer southeastern equipment and the service teck replys to my question how do you get this thing running when it is cold out, GOOD LUCK he says. Was just on here looking for answers when I ran across your video.
omgnothingisavl I was a bobcat guy for years...T300....A300 ....341 excavator The track machines are too Ass heavy..Kubota SVL Series is weighted perfect, very stable, tons of torque...IMO Kubota SVL 90 Takeuchi TL240 John Deere 334 Are the best machines for site work
You made a good point about getting in and out of the machine with a lifted load. Did you ever consider a JCB/Volvo with the single boom? I was looking at purchasing a Kubota, but I would use it to sit out round hay bales and removing the wrapping would seem difficult without sitting the bale down and backing out from it to exit the cab. I was interested to see how difficult it was for you to climb in/out of the cab with it raised, but you cut that part out.
Brody Peterson and kubota has one of the largest cabs so u can actually get in it then turn around to sit down. Rather than having to back in. Honestly I’m just a fan of the Japanese so I pretty much had my mind made up about Kubota.
Could you comment on the difference between the 65 and the 75. Just for the odd job around the house and clearing snow up a fairly steep long driveway. Would the wheels be better than the track ? Good job on the video.
I am unfamiliar with the 65. Only thing I’ve found is it’s a little bit lighter and cheaper. I wouldn’t use tracks in the snow especially on a steep paved surface. As soon as it slips the cleats glaze over and it’s game over.
Nice, thanks for the review! This helped me make the decision to get one. As I type this I am waiting for the dealer to call me back and say “come pick it up”
Cameron Ward I got it today! I had a chance to play around on my property with just the bucket and the grapple. I have a question though. On soft ground with grass I am having it stall when turning, engine rpm at about 50-75%. After some reading I saw a guy that had to have the anti-stall adjusted. My engine didn’t even flinch but the drive seems to bog down. Is this normal? I tested a Bobcat 650 and it never slowed down in grass and when turning.
@@ryancampbell9868 i did notice that my new one did that a little more than the old one. I thought it was the new tracks/new rubber gripping the ground. Mine doesnt do it as bad now that i have 55hrs on it.
my only complaint about this machine is lack of mirrors / rear visibility. I think a rear view mirror inside the cab would help a lot. Maybe even a "backup camera."
Looks like a well made machine. I've always liked Kubota equipment but never really looked into these new skid loaders. Hope it performs well for you. Do a 500 hr review if you have the time.
starnet36 it is louder than some. I talk some about it in the comments of my newest video. It’s hard to hear the radio but that doesn’t deter me from Kubota.. they are tough machines and simple. I have over 200 hrs on it now.
John Doe only with the bushhog. In really thick material the bushhog can’t keep up and I have to let it pick back up speed. Mainly when lifting and lowering the bushhog cutting tall material bc the bucket curl is the same flow as the auxiliary hydraulics and it can’t keep up
Tom Bergman a CID grapple and bushhog. I haven’t had any problems but I would probably get the next model up that heavier duty and the jaws open wider. No haven’t needed/wanted a 95.
Good review. Have you had this on any steep slopes? The Bobcat felt more comfortable going up steep slopes than the Tak did. Might just be the feel with that rigid undercarriage.
Jim Taylor it may also depend on the size. My TL250 feels fine on steep slopes. I’ve had to sit on edge of the seat and lap bar because the slope was so steep. But the 250’s are longer and wider than most. I haven’t ran any of the newer bobcats though
I don't care which Japanese machine you buy,they all have there pros and cons.TAK,KUBOTA,IHI,there all well engineered,good choice.Im slowly converting over to all Kubota,But Ive heard Takeuchi are very good machines also,just no close dealer support for me here.
You hit the nail on the head! Kubota has dealers in every medium sized town here in Texas. Takeuchi dealers are few and far between. Bobcat dealers can sometimes be a bit cocky and overpriced on service and equipment. I am pleased with the safety aspect (entrapment when working alone at the ranch)
…so the overhead door safety feature and multiple dealer factor with Kubota made the difference for me. (My 2013 Bobcat S630 had the same KUBOTA 74.2 horsepower engine as my 2020 Kubota SVL75-2). Like the micro hydraulic-over-hydraulic controls on the Kubota for its reliability and response.
mike Last sold out right for 25k. Could have gotten more I think. It really just depends on the hrs and the condition. 32 sounds good for around 12-1500 hrs
Only drawback for kubota is they dont have the fancy attachments that cat and bobcat have and wont run those attachments if you just wanted to rent them
@@mattkenaston7180 for one i know kubota has no grader like attachment and from my understanding it takes some custom work to get one to operate on a kubota. Theres a vid on youtube about it
@@98Pete i thought most attachments were pretty universal on modern machines. Also with the high flow and aux electric options out there I don't quite understand what the problem would be unless the attachments had an unusual mounting system or unique hydraulic needs. I'll have to look onto that before I change machines. Thanks.
I had one with high flow picked out and with the electric pigtail but it was about $2000 more. I was trying to keep payment low and I never really needed high flow on my other one so i decided to hold off on it.
My cat 226 is the same. I had to rig a funnel and hose together and stand on the tires to pour fuel from 5 gal. cans. Tons of opportunity for dirt to get in.
