Kubota Skid Steers Summarized — 2019 Spec Guide
A Hard-Working Pair of Vertical-Lift Loaders
Kubota’s SSV Series brings skid steer power and versatility to the company’s core rental, construction and agricultural segments. The SSV Series includes the 64-hp SSV65 and the 74-hp SSV75. This line is complemented with a line of Kubota-branded attachments, including pallet forks, tillers, power rakes, augers, sweepers, snowblades and snowblowers.
Kubota says several innovative features on the SSV Series set it apart from competitor models, meeting the needs of construction, rental and ag customers. For example, standard on all Kubota SSV cab 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 side lights that allow better visibility and safer operation at dusk. 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 on/off self-leveling and ride-control package is also available.
The SSV Series is powered by EPA Tier 4-certified, four-cylinder Kubota diesel engines. With standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics, Kubota’s vertical-lift skid steers meet the needs of customers, especially when 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. Borrowed from Kubota’s compact track loaders, the proven loader arm design with vertical geometry can push and dig as good as a radial machine. It’s reinforced in all the right areas, including critical connections to the coupler and rear cross bar — expertly designed to be a workhorse — notes the company.
On a jobsite, contractors strive to minimize downtime, and the SSV Series helps to do just that. Kubota engineered its skid steers to be easily serviced and maintained too. 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 26-gal fuel tank is located in the rear door for quick, clean and easy refueling and has enough fuel capacity to work all day. The fuel tank is well protected by the solid, heavy-duty door with an additional inch of void between them. By taking that volume out of the engine compartment, the free space makes the daily maintenance checks less intimidating and easier to do.
Advice to Buyers
“Remember to always buy for the future when selecting a skid steer loader,” says Jeff Jacobsmeyer, CE product manager at Kubota Construction. “If a high-flow attachment could be in the plans for a future purchase, there is no better time to add the high-flow option to the loader to achieve optimal performance.”
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