Kubota Skid Steers — 2015 Spec Guide

Getting the Job Done with Maximum Efficiency and Comfort

For more than a decade, Kubota has held the title as the world’s top selling compact excavator. Today, Kubota continues to build on that mastery and commitment to excellence with its first skid steer loader line, the SSV-Series. This series is Kubota’s first entry into the skid steer market, rounding out a complete lineup of construction equipment. The SSV-Series (the SSV65 and SSV75) also brings power and versatility to Kubota’s core rental and agricultural segments.

Kubota Tractor Corp.’s new SSV-Series skid steer loaders offer two models to meet the needs of customers in the construction, rental and agriculture segments. The SSV-Series includes the 64-gross-hp SSV65 and the 74-gross-hp SSV75. Both are now available at Kubota dealerships. With this introduction, Kubota now offers a full line of compact construction equipment for its dealers and customers.

Several innovative features on the Kubota SSV-Series set it apart from competitor models. For example, standard on all Kubota SSV models is a unique, slide-up, front-entry door that rises overhead, instead of swinging out. This design allows the door to be opened regardless of loader position so that the operator can enter and exit the machine even when the skid steer is in a tight position. Other standard features include a spacious, dust-resistant pressurized cabin with an optimized climate control system and a side light that allows better visibility and safer operation at night. The SSV65 and SSV75 feature hand-and-foot controls, and an optional multifunction lever feature is available, allowing for fingertip control of major machine and implement functions. An optional self-leveling and ride-control package is also available.

The SSV-Series is powered by an EPA Tier 4-certified, four-cylinder Kubota diesel engine. With standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics, Kubota’s vertical-lift geometry skid steers meet the needs of Kubota customers across construction, rental and agriculture segments, delivering performance when loading trucks. The SSV65 boasts a rated operating capacity of 1,950 lbs and bucket breakout force of 4,839 lbs. The SSV75 has a rated operating capacity of 2,690 lbs and bucket breakout force of 5,884 lbs. The loaders on the SSV-Series are easily capable of dumping into a dump truck with 10-ft sides.

Kubota says it engineered its skid steers to be easily serviced and maintained. For example, the battery on the SSV models is positioned so that it is readily accessible for service and inspection; oil and fuel filters are placed in easy-to-access locations where drips will not leak on electrical components during changing; and bolt-on access handles were added to the cab so they can be easily replaced if damaged. In addition, the large fuel tank is located in the rear door for quick, clean and easy refueling and has enough fuel
capacity to work all day.

Advice to Buyers

“Skid steer loaders are versatile machines used in a wide range of industries and applications,” says Tim Boulds, Kubota’s construction product operations manager. “When purchasing a skid steer loader, select the size of machine necessary for the applications and space constraints you’ll work within most. Next, make sure important specifications like rated operating capacity and vertical lift are in line with what the jobsite demands. Also consider functionality and comfort features, keeping in mind the long hours operators may be spending in the cab each day.”

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