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
@colemxer6 ай бұрын
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
@rexhargrove517216 күн бұрын
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
@chrispugh758 ай бұрын
The ability to work hard and earn any tool or machine to benefit the business is a true blessing!! Machine looks great Stan!! Congratulations!
@nightwolfpropertymaintenance8 ай бұрын
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).
@GustavoGarcia-mo9xx8 ай бұрын
Those 97’s are absolute work horses!! We love the power this machine has especially moving dirt.
@Baldcurious8 ай бұрын
Kubota sure makes a good stuff and I agree 100% , service and relationship with dealer goes long way in my book as well
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
agreed 100%
@andrewporter33938 ай бұрын
I'd love to see a new updated video on the whole fleet. Seems like alot of new toys have joined the family.
@TimewithCal8 ай бұрын
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 👍
@keithwentworth6478 ай бұрын
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.
@checrallahdc8 ай бұрын
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.
@bobcatbuilder21078 ай бұрын
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!
@randybelcher66938 ай бұрын
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!
@shawnatkinson20868 ай бұрын
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
@roberteaker60002 ай бұрын
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.
@pls191127 күн бұрын
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.
@tonyburnash56468 ай бұрын
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.
@tonyburnash56468 ай бұрын
Oh. But the machine works great now and I am happy with the performance, after all these years.
@AveryExcavating8 ай бұрын
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.
@ryanhollamby44646 ай бұрын
why no more videos on your channel...i miss them!
@communistgreyman20788 ай бұрын
Lots of city councils in New Zealand have switched from John deer to kabota. Great machines, less down time and cheaper servicing costs.
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@FirstNameLastName-lz8ej8 ай бұрын
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.
@oldnstillworkin57098 ай бұрын
Congratulations Stan. That’s a beautiful machine
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@marchall2628 ай бұрын
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.
@dereksmith18038 ай бұрын
Yes please, Cory show me that buy/don't buy video. Beautiful machine.
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@joedriedger81668 ай бұрын
@@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
@deanmeyer18155 ай бұрын
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!
@sdrammm6969698 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new toy!❤
@andysukosd81778 ай бұрын
Love your videos , always great content. Thanks
@alexmedina55528 ай бұрын
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
@bhard_man8 ай бұрын
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.
@jeffbryda57898 ай бұрын
So what's the fix for the door rattle?
@bhard_man8 ай бұрын
@@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
@stanhensley30828 ай бұрын
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😊
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
It seems that prices just go in one direction- and not the direction I like haha
@terresiagregg93268 ай бұрын
Great,looking machine enjoy
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@DavidJohnson-nw3dz7 ай бұрын
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
@OffGridretreat8 ай бұрын
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
@jdiggindirt4 ай бұрын
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
@cresdodd37108 ай бұрын
Nice machine
@terencemerritt8 ай бұрын
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
@CorwinBos2 ай бұрын
McFarlanes is right in my hometown. They have been around for a century for a reason. Great company.
@tonynewton79028 ай бұрын
Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴🏴
@mberry7a8 ай бұрын
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.
@SledgeHammer438 ай бұрын
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.
@Asphaltrejuvenator5 ай бұрын
Great video man thank you .
@jsuperman76728 ай бұрын
That's a nice machine, do a short clip with the door shut, and check the sound level.
@Volero1778 ай бұрын
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.
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
well it gave me the right directions though.
@stephenbiggers99678 ай бұрын
I also have the lexan door but dont really like distorted view. Hope yours is better. Also wish the AC worked better on my 95
@peterrosales47258 ай бұрын
Awesome 🎉 !
@crisblair8 ай бұрын
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.
@jeffheins66248 ай бұрын
Gotta love that road construction on 94 on the border
@ianunderwood11638 ай бұрын
Love the videos
@rugerfarming53878 ай бұрын
I got one just like the one you bought and the lexon door shakes like crazy and the cab is fairly loud. The only two things i dont like. the power to the tracks are super crazy.
@robsdeviceunknown8 ай бұрын
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.
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
I have an older T-180 for sale right now at Top notch equipment in Rogers MN.
@aarongaal81688 ай бұрын
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
@stevensmithers2 ай бұрын
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.
@memyselfandifarmer8 ай бұрын
Dirt Boss loves his 97. Good person.
@Graveltrucking8 ай бұрын
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.
@zackzander425Ай бұрын
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.
@westtexasconstruction8 ай бұрын
What's your opinion on the difference between this machine and the JD 333G you drove on another video?
@marchamblen94735 ай бұрын
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.
@Thomas-sv6jr5 ай бұрын
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.
@willbutcher90958 ай бұрын
Hello Stan, just out of curiosity, is there a reason you didn't go with the asv RT120?
@codytoole83598 ай бұрын
I love kubota and I have a svl75-2 but I’d be torn between the 97 and a tak tl12
@alexandercosta17778 ай бұрын
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
@hysert45228 ай бұрын
I've had svl90s,95s hands down best bang for buck!! Can't wait for the new 97-3
@rzfbgjy8 ай бұрын
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 🤙🏻
@TheOMEGANOX8 ай бұрын
They share the exact same motor, tak just turns it up to 111hp
@WowCreativeUsername8 ай бұрын
Gotta say, that's a good looking loader.
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@kyledavis22958 ай бұрын
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 .
@josecorreia82808 ай бұрын
hi Stanley wen watch thought going to buy the loader at 1.55 how the trailers brakes do ?
@jamespatterson72118 ай бұрын
When running the Kubota 4 in 1 bucket the visibility of the cutting edge on the clam side but rear is here and there with different angles of the bucket. But power wise and grade ability is untouched
@xxxmikeyjock8 ай бұрын
the door is awesome compared to a bobcat. can they have proper controls or just pilot for rookies? foot rules
@mattmelby27598 ай бұрын
Would love you to get your hands on a st50 wacker track loader and do a review
@jdiggindirt4 ай бұрын
Agreed on the fuel cap they freaking suck and break easy. That fuel screen sucks
@cattle20148 ай бұрын
Cory is a great salesman!! I know him and he's great!
@8978Marty7 ай бұрын
Glad to see you went Orange.
@jdiggindirt4 ай бұрын
Heck yeah I have been commenting on here for yrs. But for the money and the dependable machine for the money for sure. I knew though you would like this machine. My svl 90_2 high flow I loved unreal power
@motivepower18 ай бұрын
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.
@chris_martin8 ай бұрын
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
@vinniegillotti9347Ай бұрын
Regardless of price, what is the better machine, Kabota or ASV? And why?
@CZAnthonyX8 ай бұрын
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!
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Right on
@digginandbuildinwv70124 ай бұрын
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.
@DS-TRUCKS7 ай бұрын
I'm renting one of these. Should I do tracks or wheels???
@kylesmith87698 ай бұрын
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.
@dustinmarquand53018 ай бұрын
I'm noticing several Truwerk clothing items..! . Ive been wearing them for years. Favorite are T-2 pants for fall and winter..
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
Love the tru-werk clothes
@albertslanddesignsepticins41278 ай бұрын
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......
@Dirtmonkey8 ай бұрын
The door rattle sucks! But otherwise I love that machine. The ASV rt-50 is an epic machine. Perfect balance of power and size.
@CrookedlegGreg6 ай бұрын
I own a svl 65-2 and it’s a little power house ,100% satisfied , if it fits in the bucket it’ll pick it up !
@wayne33258 ай бұрын
I love my Takeuchi tl12.
@ianhaggart14388 ай бұрын
Bit bigger than my sperry newholland 775l 😅. Nice looking machine though .. stay safe 🏴
@BubbaJohnGaming8 ай бұрын
Next skiddys gotta be a deere
@joenewman40137 ай бұрын
Is this a true value store. If so looks very large. Where is it?
@camellingson8 ай бұрын
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
@user-ko9cj2cz9p8 ай бұрын
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
@DieselCowboyTrucking8 ай бұрын
Needs steel snow tracks . 😊
@Vega02flaco8 ай бұрын
I used a kubota svl 75-2 and I wasn't to impressed with the machine I feel like is underpowered. And other things that I wasn't to familiar with the machine was that bucket should lower 2 or 3 inches more before when you try to back drag some material the bucket doesn't go low enough to use the back of the bucket . And the last but not least is the bucket is to big for the little machine especially when you try to get a good scoop of heavy material or get clay the machine struggled a little bit.
@lucasvanblaricom33168 ай бұрын
Damnit stan I wish you tested out the new svl75-3
@jakeglabe65668 ай бұрын
I agree. Seen lots of reviews on it, but having Stan review would be far more meaningful.
@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC6 ай бұрын
Have you ever done a video on the different mini skids?
@MattyMalvs98 ай бұрын
I think kubotas the best equipment period,they are gonna be unveiling a large excavator soon
@befree3228 ай бұрын
How large
@korbinrobinson37368 ай бұрын
I have a 97svl I love it lots of power smooth last skid was a t320 bobcat I liked it to but heated seat and ac is sure nice 😂
@blakeflewelling86418 ай бұрын
You'll have to put camso tracks on. Those tracks WILL NOT work in snow! The 97-3 are goin to be amazing!
@stephenbiggers99678 ай бұрын
I have a svl95-2 and i can say for sure you will want change or sipe the tracks for snow clearing
@jronmanlawn8 ай бұрын
I would be curious about the 97-2 vs the Case Minotaur vs the ASV RT-135.
@rontopping20487 ай бұрын
That case is a 16000lb machine no comparison
@sethmiller42508 ай бұрын
I would love to see that video
@krogunlimitedfahrenkrog61108 ай бұрын
It's polycarbonate, and/or Lexan (which is a brand of polycarbonate) They make treated polycarbonate which is drastically better about not scratching. I personally think they should run a 2 piece, with a think temporarily bonded outer layer (like phone screen protector) that keeps it cheaper to replace
@codyqualls23694 ай бұрын
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
@rainiercoleman60348 ай бұрын
I personally run solely John Deere construction equipment and i have tryed all of the brands and Deere is the most powerful and reliable and deelers are everywhere in the USA and can always get parts for it they also have the nicest quality and comfortable cabs on the market just saying but it’s a lot about preference and price
@jasongrinnell19867 ай бұрын
If I’m not mistaken the 97-2 is a little too heavy for class C. Am I missing something?