The only update I did was I put in a larger back up camera. The camera that Kubota gives you on the 97 is ridiculously small. About the size of an iPhone screen. I have stacked some snow with it. No complaints.
@@mikeadams2339 I believe the cab size is exactly the same. I never understood buying an SVL 65. There’s only a $5000 difference between a 65 and a 75. I would much rather have the larger machine. I bought the 97 because it is the complete performer. With 40 gallons of high flow, you can run any implement there is. They make larger skid steers, but I don’t see the point. Anything larger than a 97 go by yourself a steel track dozer. Bigger isn’t always better. The 97 for me is perfect. It’s the perfect blend of power and maneuverability. I can’t really fault to 75. It’s just a medium frame machine compared to the 97.
I've operated one of these with a FAE mulching head, great setup, just make sure if you're in very dusty conditions, every 2 hours, pull out and blow out the A/C filter on the right side and the air cleaner and the radiators.
Absolutely. Air filters and keeping the radiators blown out are things a lot of people ignore. Including on tractors. The other thing is greasing equipment. It is not done enough.
Excellent review! Subscribed. Talking thru the details vs silent video only - I watched the entire video. Helped to have info on the other equipment included. - thanks
That thing is sweet. I want one for my property, we used to have a 28HP kubota tractor. I am on the fence if the track loader can accomplish the same tasks. How much can the loader lift? My tractor was rated for half ton but struggled with 700lbs. Still loved it, just wish it was bigger.
A track loader operates much the same as a dozer. Tracks have their purpose. A rubber tired loader will do less turf damage. The tracks have lower ground pressure. The 97-2, like the 75-2 is a very capable machine. The lift capacity of the 100 HP, 97-2 is 6742 lbs. of breakout force. The large rates of hydraulic flow give it it's implement capability.
How on earth did the dealer have a 2014 5740 still in the create? It looks new. Did you pick that up just after the 6060 came out? I have it's little brother, the 3540 open station and it's been a good tractor. Only had to fix the common leak in the input shaft seal for the 4 WD shaft.
The 5740-4 was new in the crate in late 2014 when it bought it. The 6060 had just came out and I was in a rush to get one of the last new 5740's. I think the 6060 is probably a very good tractor. The 5740 does not regenerate and does not have a particulate filter. It is interm tier 4. The 6060 is tier 4. As the video says I like the fuel tank on top of the engine instead of under the frame. I have heard that transmission input seals have been a problem on the 40 series tractors. Luckily it hasn't been with mine. Kubota seems to update their models about every 5 years. I think it was also more to do with continual emissions requirements.
Not at all. With the exhaust going through a particulate filter and a muffler it is very quiet. Close the door and you can comfortably listen to the radio. It is amazing how quiet it is for a 100 hp motor. I feel the cab is very well insulated.
Please note a review is incomplete without actual cost estimates for each machine. Also like to see each machine in operation for a comprehensive review. Short but complete coverage of all pertinent functions.
Yes, that may be interesting for viewers. I will plan on doing one very soon. Discuss the construction of it and how I designed it and why. Thank you for the suggestion.
