I have a 97-2 with 2,000 hours of mulching on it thus far. My machine has NEVER been back to the dealer. It’s a great machine and I’ll definitely buy another
You also need to upgrade your case drain ASAP if you plan on mulching a lot with it. Factory has to much pressure on it and really needs to go directly to your tank
@@hellofreeman6653 sorry to hear you didn’t have good luck out of yours. I’ve been very impressed and did buy another. Both have been problem free and very tough for me. But I also got a little overboard on maintenance.
Really nice to see a Kubota dealer who wanted to work with customers. The Kubota dealers in NH (MB) are terrible. They act like you're wasting their time asking questions. One had me waiting almost 45 min for them to put an attachment I purchased in my truck. Kubota should really drop them they would get a ton more business.
Got the same class Deere machine. I was told to idle up the machine when working to at least 1800 or so to prevent crystallization of the def fluid inside the system, Kubota's running rpm is likely different but keep that in mind. The old 95 models had a mass recall because their systems would crack in cold whether causing the def to corrode the electric systems, 97 should be safe from that. Also don't let the def expire in the machine over winter because again that crystallization will give you grief, if its sits too long just be on the safe side and rinse the def system with distilled water (or whatever Kubota recommends).
Stan, I wrote on your page before about my 2015 SVL 90-2 with high-flow. With only 460 hours I used my high-flow for the first time ( in 2023 for just 6 hours) and the hydraulic pump wore out then broke. Kubota knew they had a problem and never had a recall. They just extended the warranty a little longer. It cost me $4,000 for a new pump. I've learned they updated the pump twice now, so I hope you will be good, but they suck when it comes stuff that should be recalling... As for how many pumps. There are pumps for drive and 3 pumps stacked for the arms and auxiliary. Tony from Davison, MI.
Thank you for this video. I have not operated a Track loader or any other piece of construction equipment. I just bought a used 2023 97-2 to reforest high desert in Arizona, No hi-Flow no Door on this option. Wilderness land. lots of Junipers and volcanic rock to move around. This won't arrive until later this week, looking forward to more of your video's been a blessing so far, again my thanks. As for attachments, Root Grapple, Fixed Bar box scraper, Danuser Intimidator, Forks, couple a buckets teeth and no teeth.
You might consider a Demo-Dozer grapple bucket. They're not cheap , but may save you purchasing a couple of other attachments... so may save you money in the longer run. It's very heavy duty, and operates as a grapple, clamping-holding loader bucket, light dozing, has four 2" inserts in front to utilize trailer balls, chain hooks, or any tool you can imagine, fabricate and attach a 2" insert tubing to. See their website and youtube videos. I'm not associated with the guys, but a VERY pleased user in Texas.
We have the same skid at the road commission I work at. I love the power, I love the lifting capacity, I like how easy it is to bleed the hydraulic’s. The rattling cab is a huge flaw. I end up wearing earplugs because the cab rattle is so loud. Here is something to watch for, we had a real bad engine vibration show up. We couldn’t figure it out, after doing some digging we found some dirt was packed under the engine. I know I know, I can already hear “why aren’t you cleaning your engine bay?” Well we do every season, this is a machine that only gets about 80 hours a year put on it. The problem with the model year we have is that if you backed into a dirt pile, the vents on the back door actually scooped the dirt and dumped it into the engine bay. So someone was is it and not paying attention and after a while there was enough dirt to cause the vibration. It’s a simple thing but something that took some hard looking and digging into to find. I saw a little different set up on your back door so maybe that won’t be a problem for you. I agree with your review of it. Thank you for another great video 👍
@@Dirtmonkeydifferent style tracks make the machine chatter less. With the weight of the 97 the bogey wheels (which run hallway on the track indents ) compress the rubber enough to cause the vibration. Same tracks on 75 work fine
I run one of these 97s at work and I have a lot of the same thoughts as mentioned in this video. The machine is absolutely planted to the ground. You feel very well balanced and not as tippy as other skid loaders, especially moving full pallets. We also refer to it as a mini dozer sometimes too, cause it can peel and push clay soils pretty impressively. Also I agree, I hate the lock on the fuel cap. My boss also removed the screen from inside the tank. I probably would've at least left the part in there like you but it's my bosses' machine so his decision. Only real downsize is being 100hp it needs DEF and the regen on it sucks. But overall awesome machine. Less creature comforts than the CAT skids that I've ran but it's been very reliable, better performance, hydraulic pilot controls with no lag and a considerably lower price tag.
agree to all your points good and bad on the 97. only other drawback with them is that you have to clean the belly pans every 100-150 hours; the belly pan will get full of sand/dust/material and cake in under the engine and hyd pump. You have to pull all the access plates and lift the cab and wash it all out. You will know when its time to do it when the machine gets a really weird/very noticeable vibration in the cab. Its a 2-3 hour process for one guy. Drive it up on some 6x6's or bin blocks for better access under and that makes the process much easier.
Had a SSV65 for about a year. Most comfortable cab I have been in for a skid steer, with plenty of leg room and a great seat. Really liked the machine .... except for the pilot control for the travel. If on pavement or concrete you could run it above 1/2 throttle, however if you were anywhere that you could hit any sudden bump, you could not keep your hand steady enough to prevent the machine from suddenly moving side to side. Way too sensitive, and the guys soon did not want to operate it. We also had a problem with the injectors, which were replaced, but they have to be programmed to be accepted by the ecu. Overall a great machine if you could control it. Had it one year and traded it for an R530, which, other than the regen cycle, has been great. I have 6 Kubota's and my dealer is awesome. Kubota missed the mark with the wheeled skid steers.
I agree 100% with the rattling doors, I run a Kubota KX057-4 mini ex every day, and I run it with the door open, very rarely do I operate with it closed and it rattles like hell! I've wondered if there is anyway to quiet it down. We're supposed to be getting a 97-2 also, can't wait!
This may have been mentioned already, but I would caution the auxiliary hydraulics-if you’re trying to run a hi-flow attachment using the low-flow ports(as the salesman said it didn’t matter), you’re going to create alot of heat trying to push more oil through a smaller fitting and pipe, leading to failure of both the attachment and hyd. system of the loader
Already commented once on this video, but I have to reiterate that Stanley is 100% about guys like us and helping us make better, well informed decisions and introducing us to new ways to do better business
Looks like a nice machine. Looks like with all that power that you need a higher backed bucket to take advantage of that power. I use an 88” wide bucket with a taller back and then added a rock guard to the bucket to keep the rocks from getting in the pinch points. A fully loaded bucket is 1.5 yards plus. Using a couple of Bobcat T770 that I think are about the same HP. All comes down to local dealer and the support you get. Nice video!
A couple tips for those. The door rattle is mostly caused by the tracks. The little black canister on top of the engine has a crank case vent filter that should be watched carefully in the winter or it will freeze up. The beeping after start up is normal it's just letting the turbo get up to temp. When you run a mulcher keep debris off of the top "hood" to keep temp down.
Looking forward to seeing it in action and how it shakes down with you and the guys. Maybe, just for grins and giggles, compare it with the others in the fleet- especially the ASV. Hope it treats you well!
Personally Stan maybe you should have give Case a chance DL550 or a TV620B. Or maybe try John Deere 325G 74hp 2590lbs 331G 92hp 3100 lbs or the 333G 100hp 3700 lbs lift capacity.
Those doors suck when to lock them in place above you I rented one and that dam thing came loose over and over or you have to slam it hard to close shoulder breaker my opinion.. machine was immaculate..and Thks again for the skid steer videos with your son to help with getting an idea how it works etc … came in handy .. for my first time ever using a skid steer .. also windshield fluid holder is cheap leaks over time keep a eye on it
My 2019 T66 has geo fencing. Did kubota just finally introduce this for their machines? Everyone has their favorite brands. I have used both kabota and bobcat. I like the feel of the bobcat. Just feels more nimble over kabato.
I'm with you in that as well but my other Major Issues I have is the hydraulic lines to the arms near lower pins build up with ice,dirt,rocks and break the fitting and there's Zero access. I cut a 27mm wrench down to fit in to service these lines.. a larger clean out hole and larger service access inside would easily fix this. Also the left side of belly pan has no removable plates making belly pan clean out time consuming.. The door rattle 😅 frames bend over time I have done countless glass and idler wheels I keep an extra box of inside service truck. POWER HOUSE MACHINE very capable. The HVAC system could use some improvement as well but does keep windows more clear than most of the CATs I see
I am curious about the def heaters, and I have no experience with track loaders and if it will freeze up with snow loaded in tracks or just if there's frozen dirt and material in them.
I have a kubota 95-2s and I agree 100% on the fuel cap. I just had brush rip my cap off and I ran it over. $110 to replace the cap. I'm going to get a guard to protect it for next time.
We've owned an SVL 90 around 10 years and it is a bulldozer. I can splash material and rough grade as fast as the trucks can dump it. Not a fan of the door rattle or fill port either. Like my R630 for snow way better though.
As an employee in the R&D of one of the big three hydraulic companies, i would be interested if you could get a shot of the pumps or motors on these units when you do a video like this.
Great machine and strong. Door sure is loud, just fuel and point nozzle to the side wall of the fill tube, it will fill lots faster than straight down the tube
Stan, here's a question for ya. You have owned several SS machines & demo'ed several other SS machines. Do you purchase machines within your local radius or outside your state as well. Reason for the question we have not seen machines such as Takeuchi , Case /New Holland in particular. I've driven a Kubota like yours and it was good & quite. All SSteers give me a backache after a few hours so I cope with it. Im a pansy so there ya go. What do you think about those 2 machines ? I would love to see you demo the Minotaur DL550.
Glad you are happy with your new machine.For what they charge for the new stuff it should be able to read and write too.Someday these high prices are going to come back and bite the companys.Lots of greed out there.Thanks😊
It’s my 3rd year in I have 1 bobcat & just picked up a John deer . I have 2 more big location that I could possibly take but I don’t know if I can purchase 2 more and I don’t think I could keep 4 busy through landscape season only snow removal time . What would you recommend just sending it and trying to pick up to more ? A lease? Or maybe a rental for 2 more ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank Dirt Monkey .
the good old rattle on that frigging cab door.... you will grow to hate that, had a 95 was too heavy for what we were doing traded back down to 65, we do septics, good machine, I have asv 50 also 3,000 hr driving that, could give you a few lessons, stan, love my asv for grading, hate that door rattle on kubota, cant even hear the darn radio......
Hey Stan. I liked the video, great in depth info. At the start of the video, Sioux City is in Iowa. McFarlane's is in Sauk (Sawk) City. Siri gave you directions to Washburn WI which is in the opposite direction, all the way north on Lake Superior. Funny. Btw, McFarlane's has been a great resource for me for parts. Worth the drive up from Madison. God bless.
I can't believe you don't like the 65... I love mine but its all I've used in a track machine. Those 100hp machines are awesome but extremely expensive.
Hello, We do snow removal in our town in the high sierras of California, I’m try to decide to purchase track or wheel skid steer? Can you give us some feedback on your experience doing snow removal yourself? Thank you.
I don't think that Kubota realizes that we are waiting for a 120 HP one ( that is not just dialed up) with 50 gpm high flow with a good reverse blower for forest mulching and better hydraulic and oil cooling that won't get clogged up and burn up easily if you don't spend two hours every day detailing it. Also an even bigger cab ( at least another 6 inches foot room and six inches cabin width. For guys who are 6'6" pro football size along with models that come with some very tough protective guards ..i would back that onto a tree in the woods within a couple of days and destroy that access door.
It’s powerful but the TL12 gives it a run for its money. Just park them next to each other and look at the difference. Also most new kubota front doors rattle. You simply adjust the rubber stopper down lower to stop the rattle 🤙🏻
Is the glass from a Class agricultural machine?! Lexian/lexion however you prefer it, it is a Class name. LEXAN is the glass substitite, no lexian, lexan.
Look back at dirt perfects video for the area he called the dirt funnel you've had enough issues with your cat blowing hose left and right. There's a spot on the Kubota where dirt collects and breaks hoses as well
Stan, Just passing along that Jason at Short Iron Backblades in Michigan passed away the other day. I remember you did a video awhile back of you at his Short Iron Shop.
Im sorry but only good thing on this machine is the slide up door. We run multiple 333g deeres daily and demo'd a new 97-2 a while back that a dealer brought out and it ran for about 5 minutes and was parked cuz it was such a piece of crap compaired to the deere. Truly the deere out does every other brand of skiddy in every category except the asv for traction. You want a realy work horse and a skid that can actually be serviced, buy a deere, you wont be disappointed
I've always wondered why they don't make all Farm tractors, bucket loaders, Compact Loader; Track Loaders; Skid Steer Loaders; Wheel Loaders; Tractor Loader Backhoe. Basically most WORK vehicles; the ability to use Slave Cables when you have low/dead batteries needing a jump. This was common on all Military vehicles we had in the U.S. Army. This made life easy having a round connector on the front or side of the vehicle. We didn't have to spend a ton of time just getting to the batteries and not have to deal with sparking. Just a round adapter that the slave cables plugged into, safety and a time saver. Just a thought, enjoyed your video as always.
The new SVL75s are a lot more fancy since the SVL75 I operated for a few years, I didn't mind the SV75 decent machine. The company I work for now has a Cat skid steer my biggest pet peave is the damn swing door I prefer the roll up door.
The swing door on the CAT D3 series is nice I love the cabs. CAT makes an overall better machine than Kubota and uses Kubota engines. I think CAT 1st, Kubota 2nd, Tacheuchi 3rd. Wouldn't really even consider anything else. Bobcat really fell off as did Gehl and New Holland / CASE. Never seen an ASV. Deere has improved over the years but is very expensive and has nothing on the CAT, Kubota or Takeuchi.
DOOD. I call dibs on your old skidsteer! Especially a non-running one. I want to restore one because I know nothing about them. Rebuilding it will give me a chance to learn. That plus I can't afford even a good used one heh.
Ey hey stan, it has been a good minute, school work is coming st me left and right but im tackling it all, I didn’t ge to catch the video last night, but im checking it out today, i enjoy all the videos and i really like that you tell it like it is, you are doing a great job with all the videos you make and keep on going my firend, we are getting nice cool weather here in N and soon the leaves will be falling and then i can move into leaf clean ups and then i hope winter comes early, i would love to have some snow for a white Christmas, thinking i might be asking for a bit much haha, but none the less something i wish for, anyways stan, god bless and go get em, your pal and friend Alexander costa
I'd like to try one, I have case tr340b right now, 90hp. I've also been looking at wacker nueson st 50, impressive for price, and cat has a new 265 that replaces 289 I'm interested in.
Man I live Kubota, till it's time to service. The -2 has a terrible location for the filters, and if they where put on two tight by a previous tech, that radiator is in the way. Can't wait to see what the -3 has to offer in person
Hi Stan, congratulations on the new 97-2. I don’t personally own any Kubota machines but my old Bobcat 329G has the Kubota engine. Anyways something to watch for ( unless it’s been corrected ) is dirt has a tendency to build up under your loader arms and gets into the belly of the machine and packs. If not addressed on a regular basis it will cause lines and electrical failures. I hope you have great luck with your new machine. Btw - have you thought about testing out the Case Minotaur ( DT 550 )? Would love your opinion on that after a couple hundred hours using it as both a dozer and a compact loader
As a guy that owns 3 you should have went with case. The reason is repair bills on the back end. Kubota is cheaper up front but they will nail on repair cost. A pre Knox sensor is 6,300 by its self and there is not after market parts. Final drives are 10k the parts are insane for Kubota they have licensing on all there parts it’s horrible
That rattle is a sad design flaw. They should bulk up the top corners to stop that. That is a beast of a machine. I used one expecting to build a creek crossing in an hour, nope, I built 3.
I have a 97-2 with 2,000 hours of mulching on it thus far. My machine has NEVER been back to the dealer. It’s a great machine and I’ll definitely buy another
You also need to upgrade your case drain ASAP if you plan on mulching a lot with it. Factory has to much pressure on it and really needs to go directly to your tank
I have same machine 700 hours and it’s junk
@@hellofreeman6653 sorry to hear you didn’t have good luck out of yours. I’ve been very impressed and did buy another. Both have been problem free and very tough for me. But I also got a little overboard on maintenance.
Bro I need help with my high flow settings
The ability to work hard and earn any tool or machine to benefit the business is a true blessing!! Machine looks great Stan!! Congratulations!
Really nice to see a Kubota dealer who wanted to work with customers. The Kubota dealers in NH (MB) are terrible. They act like you're wasting their time asking questions. One had me waiting almost 45 min for them to put an attachment I purchased in my truck. Kubota should really drop them they would get a ton more business.
Kubota sure makes a good stuff and I agree 100% , service and relationship with dealer goes long way in my book as well
agreed 100%
Got the same class Deere machine. I was told to idle up the machine when working to at least 1800 or so to prevent crystallization of the def fluid inside the system, Kubota's running rpm is likely different but keep that in mind. The old 95 models had a mass recall because their systems would crack in cold whether causing the def to corrode the electric systems, 97 should be safe from that. Also don't let the def expire in the machine over winter because again that crystallization will give you grief, if its sits too long just be on the safe side and rinse the def system with distilled water (or whatever Kubota recommends).
I'd love to see a new updated video on the whole fleet. Seems like alot of new toys have joined the family.
Stan, I wrote on your page before about my 2015 SVL 90-2 with high-flow. With only 460 hours I used my high-flow for the first time ( in 2023 for just 6 hours) and the hydraulic pump wore out then broke. Kubota knew they had a problem and never had a recall. They just extended the warranty a little longer. It cost me $4,000 for a new pump. I've learned they updated the pump twice now, so I hope you will be good, but they suck when it comes stuff that should be recalling... As for how many pumps. There are pumps for drive and 3 pumps stacked for the arms and auxiliary. Tony from Davison, MI.
Oh. But the machine works great now and I am happy with the performance, after all these years.
Those 97’s are absolute work horses!! We love the power this machine has especially moving dirt.
Thank you for this video. I have not operated a Track loader or any other piece of construction equipment. I just bought a used 2023 97-2 to reforest high desert in Arizona, No hi-Flow no Door on this option. Wilderness land. lots of Junipers and volcanic rock to move around. This won't arrive until later this week, looking forward to more of your video's been a blessing so far, again my thanks. As for attachments, Root Grapple, Fixed Bar box scraper, Danuser Intimidator, Forks, couple a buckets teeth and no teeth.
You might consider a Demo-Dozer grapple bucket. They're not cheap , but may save you purchasing a couple of other attachments... so may save you money in the longer run. It's very heavy duty, and operates as a grapple, clamping-holding loader bucket, light dozing, has four 2" inserts in front to utilize trailer balls, chain hooks, or any tool you can imagine, fabricate and attach a 2" insert tubing to. See their website and youtube videos.
I'm not associated with the guys, but a VERY pleased user in Texas.
We have the same skid at the road commission I work at. I love the power, I love the lifting capacity, I like how easy it is to bleed the hydraulic’s. The rattling cab is a huge flaw. I end up wearing earplugs because the cab rattle is so loud. Here is something to watch for, we had a real bad engine vibration show up. We couldn’t figure it out, after doing some digging we found some dirt was packed under the engine. I know I know, I can already hear “why aren’t you cleaning your engine bay?” Well we do every season, this is a machine that only gets about 80 hours a year put on it. The problem with the model year we have is that if you backed into a dirt pile, the vents on the back door actually scooped the dirt and dumped it into the engine bay. So someone was is it and not paying attention and after a while there was enough dirt to cause the vibration. It’s a simple thing but something that took some hard looking and digging into to find. I saw a little different set up on your back door so maybe that won’t be a problem for you. I agree with your review of it. Thank you for another great video 👍
Yes please, Cory show me that buy/don't buy video.
Beautiful machine.
Awesome!
@@Dirtmonkeydifferent style tracks make the machine chatter less. With the weight of the 97 the bogey wheels (which run hallway on the track indents ) compress the rubber enough to cause the vibration. Same tracks on 75 work fine
I run one of these 97s at work and I have a lot of the same thoughts as mentioned in this video. The machine is absolutely planted to the ground. You feel very well balanced and not as tippy as other skid loaders, especially moving full pallets. We also refer to it as a mini dozer sometimes too, cause it can peel and push clay soils pretty impressively. Also I agree, I hate the lock on the fuel cap. My boss also removed the screen from inside the tank. I probably would've at least left the part in there like you but it's my bosses' machine so his decision. Only real downsize is being 100hp it needs DEF and the regen on it sucks. But overall awesome machine. Less creature comforts than the CAT skids that I've ran but it's been very reliable, better performance, hydraulic pilot controls with no lag and a considerably lower price tag.
agree to all your points good and bad on the 97. only other drawback with them is that you have to clean the belly pans every 100-150 hours; the belly pan will get full of sand/dust/material and cake in under the engine and hyd pump. You have to pull all the access plates and lift the cab and wash it all out. You will know when its time to do it when the machine gets a really weird/very noticeable vibration in the cab. Its a 2-3 hour process for one guy. Drive it up on some 6x6's or bin blocks for better access under and that makes the process much easier.
why no more videos on your channel...i miss them!
Had a SSV65 for about a year. Most comfortable cab I have been in for a skid steer, with plenty of leg room and a great seat. Really liked the machine .... except for the pilot control for the travel. If on pavement or concrete you could run it above 1/2 throttle, however if you were anywhere that you could hit any sudden bump, you could not keep your hand steady enough to prevent the machine from suddenly moving side to side. Way too sensitive, and the guys soon did not want to operate it. We also had a problem with the injectors, which were replaced, but they have to be programmed to be accepted by the ecu. Overall a great machine if you could control it. Had it one year and traded it for an R530, which, other than the regen cycle, has been great. I have 6 Kubota's and my dealer is awesome. Kubota missed the mark with the wheeled skid steers.
I agree 100% with the rattling doors, I run a Kubota KX057-4 mini ex every day, and I run it with the door open, very rarely do I operate with it closed and it rattles like hell! I've wondered if there is anyway to quiet it down. We're supposed to be getting a 97-2 also, can't wait!
Lots of city councils in New Zealand have switched from John deer to kabota. Great machines, less down time and cheaper servicing costs.
Interesting!
This may have been mentioned already, but I would caution the auxiliary hydraulics-if you’re trying to run a hi-flow attachment using the low-flow ports(as the salesman said it didn’t matter), you’re going to create alot of heat trying to push more oil through a smaller fitting and pipe, leading to failure of both the attachment and hyd. system of the loader
Already commented once on this video, but I have to reiterate that Stanley is 100% about guys like us and helping us make better, well informed decisions and introducing us to new ways to do better business
Love the 259 cat. I’m curious as to why you’re selling it to get this, or are you just updating and don’t want to go back with cat
Looks like a nice machine. Looks like with all that power that you need a higher backed bucket to take advantage of that power. I use an 88” wide bucket with a taller back and then added a rock guard to the bucket to keep the rocks from getting in the pinch points. A fully loaded bucket is 1.5 yards plus. Using a couple of Bobcat T770 that I think are about the same HP. All comes down to local dealer and the support you get. Nice video!
Absolutely. Almost went bobcat we have a ton of different dealers near me but Kubota was far more honest and a t66 isn’t as nice to me as the 75-3.
A couple tips for those. The door rattle is mostly caused by the tracks. The little black canister on top of the engine has a crank case vent filter that should be watched carefully in the winter or it will freeze up. The beeping after start up is normal it's just letting the turbo get up to temp. When you run a mulcher keep debris off of the top "hood" to keep temp down.
So what's the fix for the door rattle?
@@jeffbryda5789 you can try and adjust the rubber bumpers for the open and closed positions but it will never be great without changing the tracks
hi Stanley wen watch thought going to buy the loader at 1.55 how the trailers brakes do ?
Looking forward to seeing it in action and how it shakes down with you and the guys. Maybe, just for grins and giggles, compare it with the others in the fleet- especially the ASV. Hope it treats you well!
Great,looking machine enjoy
Thanks 👍
Personally Stan maybe you should have give Case a chance DL550 or a TV620B. Or maybe try John Deere 325G 74hp 2590lbs 331G 92hp 3100 lbs or the 333G 100hp 3700 lbs lift capacity.
Those doors suck when to lock them in place above you I rented one and that dam thing came loose over and over or you have to slam it hard to close shoulder breaker my opinion.. machine was immaculate..and Thks again for the skid steer videos with your son to help with getting an idea how it works etc … came in handy .. for my first time ever using a skid steer .. also windshield fluid holder is cheap leaks over time keep a eye on it
My 2019 T66 has geo fencing. Did kubota just finally introduce this for their machines? Everyone has their favorite brands. I have used both kabota and bobcat. I like the feel of the bobcat. Just feels more nimble over kabato.
I'm with you in that as well but my other Major Issues I have is the hydraulic lines to the arms near lower pins build up with ice,dirt,rocks and break the fitting and there's Zero access. I cut a 27mm wrench down to fit in to service these lines.. a larger clean out hole and larger service access inside would easily fix this. Also the left side of belly pan has no removable plates making belly pan clean out time consuming.. The door rattle 😅 frames bend over time I have done countless glass and idler wheels I keep an extra box of inside service truck. POWER HOUSE MACHINE very capable. The HVAC system could use some improvement as well but does keep windows more clear than most of the CATs I see
I am curious about the def heaters, and I have no experience with track loaders and if it will freeze up with snow loaded in tracks or just if there's frozen dirt and material in them.
Congratulations Stan. That’s a beautiful machine
Thanks 👍
I have a kubota 95-2s and I agree 100% on the fuel cap. I just had brush rip my cap off and I ran it over. $110 to replace the cap. I'm going to get a guard to protect it for next time.
We've owned an SVL 90 around 10 years and it is a bulldozer. I can splash material and rough grade as fast as the trucks can dump it. Not a fan of the door rattle or fill port either.
Like my R630 for snow way better though.
As an employee in the R&D of one of the big three hydraulic companies, i would be interested if you could get a shot of the pumps or motors on these units when you do a video like this.
Also the shaking cab will cause dust to come in the cab. Might need to add foam to the frame and helps keep a nice seal and air tight
What's your opinion on the difference between this machine and the JD 333G you drove on another video?
I would be curious about the 97-2 vs the Case Minotaur vs the ASV RT-135.
That case is a 16000lb machine no comparison
I can tell you it is a variable piston pump and closed center hydraulics. Closed center is the best. Most machines seem to have gear pumps.
McFarlanes is right in my hometown. They have been around for a century for a reason. Great company.
Nice machine
Great machine and strong. Door sure is loud, just fuel and point nozzle to the side wall of the fill tube, it will fill lots faster than straight down the tube
Stan, here's a question for ya. You have owned several SS machines & demo'ed several other SS machines. Do you purchase machines within your local radius or outside your state as well. Reason for the question we have not seen machines such as Takeuchi , Case /New Holland in particular. I've driven a Kubota like yours and it was good & quite. All SSteers give me a backache after a few hours so I cope with it. Im a pansy so there ya go. What do you think about those 2 machines ? I would love to see you demo the Minotaur DL550.
Glad you are happy with your new machine.For what they charge for the new stuff it should be able to read and write too.Someday these high prices are going to come back and bite the companys.Lots of greed out there.Thanks😊
It seems that prices just go in one direction- and not the direction I like haha
I'm renting one of these. Should I do tracks or wheels???
I think kubotas the best equipment period,they are gonna be unveiling a large excavator soon
How large
If I’m not mistaken the 97-2 is a little too heavy for class C. Am I missing something?
It’s my 3rd year in I have 1 bobcat & just picked up a John deer . I have 2 more big location that I could possibly take but I don’t know if I can purchase 2 more and I don’t think I could keep 4 busy through landscape season only snow removal time . What would you recommend just sending it and trying to pick up to more ? A lease? Or maybe a rental for 2 more ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank Dirt Monkey .
the good old rattle on that frigging cab door.... you will grow to hate that, had a 95 was too heavy for what we were doing traded back down to 65, we do septics, good machine, I have asv 50 also 3,000 hr driving that, could give you a few lessons, stan, love my asv for grading, hate that door rattle on kubota, cant even hear the darn radio......
The door rattle sucks! But otherwise I love that machine. The ASV rt-50 is an epic machine. Perfect balance of power and size.
Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴🏴
You'll have to put camso tracks on. Those tracks WILL NOT work in snow! The 97-3 are goin to be amazing!
Is this a true value store. If so looks very large. Where is it?
Hey Stan. I liked the video, great in depth info. At the start of the video, Sioux City is in Iowa. McFarlane's is in Sauk (Sawk) City. Siri gave you directions to Washburn WI which is in the opposite direction, all the way north on Lake Superior. Funny. Btw, McFarlane's has been a great resource for me for parts. Worth the drive up from Madison. God bless.
well it gave me the right directions though.
I can't believe you don't like the 65... I love mine but its all I've used in a track machine. Those 100hp machines are awesome but extremely expensive.
Totally agree
Have you ever done a video on the different mini skids?
Hello,
We do snow removal in our town in the high sierras of California, I’m try to decide to purchase track or wheel skid steer? Can you give us some feedback on your experience doing snow removal yourself? Thank you.
Congratulations on your new toy!❤
Put it head to head with a new cat 299D3, the kubotas biggest flaw is how loud the cab rattle is, the cat cab is quiet as can be
I love my 90-2 💪
I love kubota and I have a svl75-2 but I’d be torn between the 97 and a tak tl12
I don't think that Kubota realizes that we are waiting for a 120 HP one ( that is not just dialed up) with 50 gpm high flow with a good reverse blower for forest mulching and better hydraulic and oil cooling that won't get clogged up and burn up easily if you don't spend two hours every day detailing it. Also an even bigger cab ( at least another 6 inches foot room and six inches cabin width. For guys who are 6'6" pro football size along with models that come with some very tough protective guards ..i would back that onto a tree in the woods within a couple of days and destroy that access door.
It’s powerful but the TL12 gives it a run for its money. Just park them next to each other and look at the difference. Also most new kubota front doors rattle. You simply adjust the rubber stopper down lower to stop the rattle 🤙🏻
They share the exact same motor, tak just turns it up to 111hp
Awesome 🎉 !
Regardless of price, what is the better machine, Kabota or ASV? And why?
Why not the big avs rt 120 or 135
Damnit stan I wish you tested out the new svl75-3
I agree. Seen lots of reviews on it, but having Stan review would be far more meaningful.
Hello Stan, just out of curiosity, is there a reason you didn't go with the asv RT120?
Cory, show us the comparison video.
Is the glass from a Class agricultural machine?! Lexian/lexion however you prefer it, it is a Class name. LEXAN is the glass substitite, no lexian, lexan.
I just bought a 75 - 3 hi flow I love it got mine at bobcat of Duluth what a machine !
Look back at dirt perfects video for the area he called the dirt funnel you've had enough issues with your cat blowing hose left and right. There's a spot on the Kubota where dirt collects and breaks hoses as well
The svl95-2 and svl97-2 are less of an issue and have a removable plate to clean that area out.
Dirt Boss loves his 97. Good person.
Stan, Just passing along that Jason at Short Iron Backblades in Michigan passed away the other day. I remember you did a video awhile back of you at his Short Iron Shop.
Next skiddys gotta be a deere
Gotta love that road construction on 94 on the border
Love your videos , always great content. Thanks
Im sorry but only good thing on this machine is the slide up door. We run multiple 333g deeres daily and demo'd a new 97-2 a while back that a dealer brought out and it ran for about 5 minutes and was parked cuz it was such a piece of crap compaired to the deere. Truly the deere out does every other brand of skiddy in every category except the asv for traction. You want a realy work horse and a skid that can actually be serviced, buy a deere, you wont be disappointed
Hell of a machine Stan! I have ran one and I must say... get the heck out of my way 😂. Keep up the great work! Love seeing you get new stuff!
Right on
That's a nice machine, do a short clip with the door shut, and check the sound level.
Would love you to get your hands on a st50 wacker track loader and do a review
I'm noticing several Truwerk clothing items..!
. Ive been wearing them for years. Favorite are T-2 pants for fall and winter..
Love the tru-werk clothes
I've always wondered why they don't make all Farm tractors, bucket loaders, Compact Loader; Track Loaders; Skid Steer Loaders; Wheel Loaders; Tractor Loader Backhoe. Basically most WORK vehicles; the ability to use Slave Cables when you have low/dead batteries needing a jump. This was common on all Military vehicles we had in the U.S. Army. This made life easy having a round connector on the front or side of the vehicle. We didn't have to spend a ton of time just getting to the batteries and not have to deal with sparking. Just a round adapter that the slave cables plugged into, safety and a time saver. Just a thought, enjoyed your video as always.
I have two kubotas. One 75-2 and a kx040. Hate the fill cap on both. Lol.
haha- I have both of those as well and hate their fill caps along with this machines fill cap. BUT otherwise this machine rocks!.
@@Dirtmonkey Loaded question. Is the 97-2 worth the step up over the 75-2 for moving dirt.
Bit bigger than my sperry newholland 775l 😅. Nice looking machine though .. stay safe 🏴
The new SVL75s are a lot more fancy since the SVL75 I operated for a few years, I didn't mind the SV75 decent machine. The company I work for now has a Cat skid steer my biggest pet peave is the damn swing door I prefer the roll up door.
The swing door on the CAT D3 series is nice I love the cabs. CAT makes an overall better machine than Kubota and uses Kubota engines. I think CAT 1st, Kubota 2nd, Tacheuchi 3rd. Wouldn't really even consider anything else. Bobcat really fell off as did Gehl and New Holland / CASE. Never seen an ASV. Deere has improved over the years but is very expensive and has nothing on the CAT, Kubota or Takeuchi.
does it still have a DIRT FUNNEL at the base of the arms??? DIRT PERFECT talks about it a BUNCH.... ;)
Not even the same model or hp
No and if you notice the tracks are hallow
There are covers underneath to clean it out
Yes, absolutely miserable to clean out.
Don’t run it and it won’t get dirty, lol. Dirt is the name of the game, get used to it
DOOD. I call dibs on your old skidsteer! Especially a non-running one. I want to restore one because I know nothing about them. Rebuilding it will give me a chance to learn. That plus I can't afford even a good used one heh.
I have an older T-180 for sale right now at Top notch equipment in Rogers MN.
‼️ Just a note from a Detailer ‼️
These bullet proof Glass can be polished if you get a lot of scratches
Ey hey stan, it has been a good minute, school work is coming st me left and right but im tackling it all, I didn’t ge to catch the video last night, but im checking it out today, i enjoy all the videos and i really like that you tell it like it is, you are doing a great job with all the videos you make and keep on going my firend, we are getting nice cool weather here in N and soon the leaves will be falling and then i can move into leaf clean ups and then i hope winter comes early, i would love to have some snow for a white Christmas, thinking i might be asking for a bit much haha, but none the less something i wish for, anyways stan, god bless and go get em, your pal and friend Alexander costa
Have you tried the new cat 99 skid steer
I'd like to try one, I have case tr340b right now, 90hp. I've also been looking at wacker nueson st 50, impressive for price, and cat has a new 265 that replaces 289 I'm interested in.
Man I live Kubota, till it's time to service. The -2 has a terrible location for the filters, and if they where put on two tight by a previous tech, that radiator is in the way.
Can't wait to see what the -3 has to offer in person
Do you like this Kubota better then the cat u said u had.
Agreed on the fuel cap they freaking suck and break easy. That fuel screen sucks
Hi Stan, congratulations on the new 97-2. I don’t personally own any Kubota machines but my old Bobcat 329G has the Kubota engine.
Anyways something to watch for ( unless it’s been corrected ) is dirt has a tendency to build up under your loader arms and gets into the belly of the machine and packs. If not addressed on a regular basis it will cause lines and electrical failures. I hope you have great luck with your new machine.
Btw - have you thought about testing out the Case Minotaur ( DT 550 )? Would love your opinion on that after a couple hundred hours using it as both a dozer and a compact loader
As a guy that owns 3 you should have went with case. The reason is repair bills on the back end. Kubota is cheaper up front but they will nail on repair cost. A pre Knox sensor is 6,300 by its self and there is not after market parts. Final drives are 10k the parts are insane for Kubota they have licensing on all there parts it’s horrible
IN YOUR OPINION, WHICH IS BEST ASV OR THE BEAST??? PEACE, FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...
The ASV rt-75 and this machine are my 2 favorites. Totally different in so many ways but both are awesome!
review the Kioti tractors and skid steers please
I wanna see the video also what store is that
Door don't shake when u latch it. I had that happen b4 and found the saftey latches
Great video man thank you .
That rattle is a sad design flaw. They should bulk up the top corners to stop that.
That is a beast of a machine. I used one expecting to build a creek crossing in an hour, nope, I built 3.