Kubota SVL65-2 50 hour review. What do I think of it ?

I wanted to do a review on my skid steer for you. If you have any questions let me know. I really do like the machine. It does really well. I really do think it does better side hilling than both my Deere 317G and my 325G did.
The thumbnail photo is two 2’x2’x3’ concrete blocks.

[@omgnothingisavl]

Ceramic tint would let you block all the heat without darkening it at all.

[@ThatcherKSA]

I've got the exact same machine with 86hr now, high flow, cab, wide tracks. Love it, I was going to get the 75, and got the 65 because it was going to take 3 months. Very happy I went with it, good power, runs the same buckets and attachments no problem. My windshield wiper container leaks too, that and when you hit the 2 speed while driving its really abrupt, those are really my only 2 negatives about it.

[@ZR1Terror]

I’m new to these machines. What does high flow mean? Does it mean power to your attachments??

[@olddodger7178]

@@ZR1Terror It means more gallons per minute of flow for the hydraulics for implements that require it.

[@reeseoconnor4033]

Does the 65 have enough power to drive postholes in rocky terrain? Assuming hydraulic auger with a rock tip?

[@josesamilpa6345]

Window tint is awesome and machine of course

[@Jacob-zd4gj]

I have the 75-2 love it. I have almost the same complaints about it except my washer bottle didn't leak. Great machine. A little loud but whatever.

[@StinkyTeal]

Great video, thanks

[@skidco]

Glad you liked it!

[@jonolson6969]

I have the same tracks on my SVL75-2 and I predict that you will love them for winter use. These tracks will out push a rubber tire machine (without chains).

[@johnathanpeyton]

Nice I’ve been wanting to tent my windows for a while now looks good The air blows cooler at the top point because it is before the heater core trust me I’ve taken mine apart dozens of times because the filters inside are trash

[@skidco]

Man. That drives me crazy sometimes. I’ll have cool air blowing across my neck. I just close it for cool weather. It gets plenty hot in there.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

I put straight vodka in the wiper fluid bottle. Nice aroma in the cad. Dip into it for a refreshing drink. Keeps windows clean. Cheers

[@denniscooper6328]

Thanks for the video. Was the tint just for looks or does it serve a purpose?

[@skidco]

it gives you allot of heat rejection in the cab. Helps ac keep up. I do it to all my machines.

[@froagservices2488]

There’s a button you mash on the ac control that will turn the cool air off and mash it again to turn it on

[@92174164]

Oof, personally I would never tint a machine .. Sometimes you need to signal others... A friend of mine tinted an excavator, tint was removed the next day.

[@robynjoyce1589]

Also can you tell me if the cabs are pressurised or not

[@hl9740]

Cool Video!, what size is your shop?

[@skidco]

40 by 50 with 14’ walls. It’s wall 2x6 walls 16” on center. Wall gurts are on 2’ centers. I built it and tinned it myself. With a couple buddy’s helping. I do a little bit of everything.

[@sequoiaphillips1912]

How do you clean your exterior windows behind the grate (sides of cab)? I have water spots building up and seems like removing the windows is the only way to get at it..?

[@skidco]

Denatured alcohol on a rag with a string tied to it. Pull it back and forth. Allot of guys pull the windows. I don't.

[@sequoiaphillips1912]

@@skidco cool. Thanks

[@cameronward7137]

Did it come with those tracks or did dealer change them out for you?

[@skidco]

Dealer changed them out part of the purchase of the machine.

[@jamesbell1792]

What size tracks are you running?

[@ZR1Terror]

I’m new to these machines. What does high flow mean? Does it mean power to your attachments??

[@skidco]

It is a selectable option that increases the flow to your attachment only. It doesn't do anything else to the rest of the machine.

[@kevinwang7956]

I'm debating between a 2016 Bobcat T550 with 850hrs. Nice machine (35k) vs a new 2021 SVL 65 at (51k). New comes with Warranty and I know what I got. Any thoughts on saving $ or going new with Kubota. Inventory shortage kinda limiting selection currently.

[@skidco]

hard to say. if it were me id probably buy a new one. you can get better financing on new. If you have the cash. maybe get the bobcat if you could get it for 30K.

[@kevinwang7956]

@@skidco thanks that's where I'm leaning,. Thanks for the video!

[@rontopping2048]

They need to rethink the interior of cab , radio is behind you , heater and ac control under safety bar, no overhead vents. Vents only on one side. I guess this is the sacrifice with overheat door.

[@Tom-fz6pe]

I wonder if you could simply put a piece of saran wrap on the window washer opening before putting the cap on.

[@skidco]

TJ Baxter on Facebook has a 3d printed cap that looks like it works good for around $15.00 im going to order one of those to try out.

[@michaelkoop6731]

Hay buddy dont be sorry about the dirty mess that just showes it's a working machine.

[@reeseoconnor4033]

Does the 65 have enough power with a hydraulic auger attachment to dig post holes through layers of rock?

[@skidco]

Rock is always hard to gauge. But I think it would do just fine with the right auger set up. There is a difference in them. Id assume you are using a rock bit.

[@javenmontoya138]

Did you have to remove the side glass to tint ?

[@skidco]

You don’t have to but I did. It’s easier to do the glass when it’s out.

[@geoffgeoff3333]

Can't pick a pallet of stone off a Mason flatbed...must remove top course of blocks prior to picking. The switches are not placed intuitively nor ergonomically placsd like the SSV (tire skidsteer) which has all switches placed vertically on either side of the door (so they stay clean, too).

[@r.b.s.project4631]

I'm with you with the bucket hook up. Let us know about them winter tracks cause my dirt tracks suck in winter. Thanks Nice video Oh and yeah odd place and tank but mine doesn't leak. I got svl75-2. Love it so far at 50hrs

[@skidco]

Tracks work really good. I don't think ill run another skid loader without them. I haven't found anything I don't like about them yet. I have a couple of videos up with the machine pushing snow.

[@r.b.s.project4631]

@@skidco thank you so much, I'm gonna try them for next winter. Are they any good summer time?

[@skidco]

@@r.b.s.project4631 I have had zero complaints as of yet. I do allot of slope mowing and the tracks and the machine do great.

[@ericfortner3519]

What tracks are these? Wanting to replace mine soon.

[@dangerds1]

if running a trenching attachment 80% of the time , is it worth paying more money for the Kubota 75SVL over the 65SVL ?

[@skidco]

Man. Trencher on a skid is a tough one. Some trenchers run really good on skids and some don’t. Then you have to have the right chain on it to work right. I would think if you got the machine like my 65 that is high flow it might run it a little better. I think that would put you at the top of the scale on a low flow machine. If you do allot of trenching I’d probably get a good size dedicated trencher. Like a ditch witch rt45.

[@ThatcherKSA]

At high flow the 75 and 65 both push 27gpm, if you get the loaded 65 your going to be saving about $7k. Tough to say if your running a hyd attachment most of the time. If you were talking about mowers, you might wanna look at the 75 just due to the weight capacity carrying a 1800lb boat around. If the trencher is decently light you could probably run it.

[@skidco]

I really don’t think so but that my opinion. Skids don’t run a trencher really hard anyways. They have so much traction even big skids will stop the trencher. The hydraulic horsepower on the two machines are almost the same. So I’d save the weight and money. I like the hybrid drive in the 65.

[@solrus20]

Svl95 will be way better for trenching and all hi flow attachments

[@yellowmetaldriver1460]

Good vid, what was the price point of the unit in this video?

[@skidco]

50,000

[@javenmontoya138]

@@skidco only 50k wow I just got quoted for a new svl65 for 67k

[@skidco]

@@javenmontoya138 I bought mine end of last year before all the covid increases.

[@Ben_SC]

Iv used that machine once my 2 biggest complaints is it's super slow and super loud

[@robynjoyce1589]

Hi I'm after specifics on fuel consumption as a prospective purchaser. Cheers

[@skidco]

it will run all day on a tank of fuel. im working on a video now on fuel consumption.

[@robynjoyce1589]

That would be fantastic as with all machines there's not enough information on fuel consumption. Thanks

[@justinjacobson2260]

Will this dump over a semi dump trailer?

[@skidco]

Yes. I load trucks quite often.

[@josegallegos6798]

How much is that machine?

[@Vaessen13]

I'm trying to decide between the kubota svl65-2 and the asv max rt65 for cleaning chicken barn and farm work. Do you have a recommendation between these two machines?

[@skidco]

We had an ASV RT75hd and it was a great machine for getting into the wet areas but visibility was bad and it was hard to grade in. The ASV is really tall because of the undercarriage. Honestly I’d go with the Kubota 65 or a Deere 317g. I really like the Kubota.

[@Vaessen13]

@@skidco nice! Thanks for the info :)

[@woldridgefencing9021]

No cab or window rattle yet? That's what's holding me up from buying a Kubota at this point.

[@skidco]

No. I have a buddy that bought the same machine and he hasn’t had any problems. Then another guy I know has had a wheel 75 and he hasn’t said anything. I think it’s the only machine I’ve had in awhile that when I wash it and spray it off with a hose the cab doesn’t leak on the floor.

[@woldridgefencing9021]

That's great, yours is a Hi Flo unit correct? Do you think the standard 17.4gpi is enough to run a little brush cutter on 2-3" materials and grass?

[@johnathanpeyton]

Mine Rattles all the time when it’s open but not when it’s closed I’m having a problem with the door staying closed but I’ll take this door over any other door for any other manufacture makes

[@brendanmurphy2222]

Tint?

[@skidco]

20%

[@onetimeexcavation6015]

Seems really loud compared to takeuchi machines.

[@andrewmcconnell1691]

Stopped watching when dude can't be bothered to turn off his radio...