Skid steer loaders are highly versatile machines that can be used across a variety of job sites, environments, and industries. They’re the perfect alternative to a bigger dozer or front-end loader if you’ve got a lot of ground to cover or are working in a small space. While skid steers are gaining in popularity, you may not be aware of everything they can do. Learn about the full operational range of skid steers to determine if you’ll need one for your next project.

Kubota Skid Steer Loaders Features

Kubota is known for its durability and comfort, which are also reflected in the design of the two skid steer loader models within its SSV Series Skid Steer Loaders, the SSV65 and SSV75. Each offers heavy hauling capabilities and versatility that can be used in a variety of roles, from farming to snow removal. Check out some of the key features of each model to decide which is the best match for your projects.

SSV65

The Kubota SSV65 has the following features:

• Engine HP Gross (SAE J 1995): 64.0 hp (47.7 kW)

• Rated operating capacity (50% of tipping load): 1950 lbs. (885 kg)

• Reach: 32.7 in. Pin height: 121.5 in.

• Bucket breakout force: 4839 lbs. (2195 kg)

• Operating weight: 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)

• Two-speed travel: 6.9 mph (low gear) / 11.1 mph (high gear)

• Kubota Shockless Ride

• High ground clearance of 7.6 inches

• 12 V outlet

• Climate-controlled interior

SSV75

The Kubota SSV75 has the following features:

• Engine HP Gross (SAE J 1995): 74.3 hp (55.4 kW)

• Rated operating capacity (50% of tipping load): 2690 lbs. (1220 kg)

• Reach: 36.9 in. Pin height: 128.3 in.

• Bucket breakout force: 5884 lbs. (2669 kg)

• Operating weight: 8157 lbs. (3700 kg)

• Two-speed travel: 7.4 mph (low gear) / 11.8 mph (high gear)

• Kubota Shockless Ride

• High ground clearance of 8.1”

• 12 V outlet

• Climate-controlled interior

Types of Jobs for Kubota Skid Steer Loaders

Kubota's Skid Steer Loaders come with an array of features that make them a breeze to use for any job. Kubota also offers a wide variety of attachments for the skid steer, making it the go-to machine for heavy work, whether you’re working on a residential project or need to move a heap of snow off the road. Take a look at the different ways you can use your skid steer to get the job done.

Construction

With their small footprint and ability to lift a heavy load and move it precisely, a Kubota Skid Steer Loader can be an invaluable addition to your worksite. They are used extensively in construction, especially on residential sites where larger equipment can’t fit or would damage nearby infrastructure. Skid steer loaders are useful for the following and so much more:

• Breaking concrete

• Clearing debris/demolition

• Excavating

• Road-grading

• Moving heavy loads, such as bricks

• Working underground

• Demolition

Landscaping

Kubota Skid Steer Loaders are strong, nimble, and can carry heavy loads quickly, making them ideal for landscaping. They can operate on a wide variety of terrain and environments, from wooded lots and forests to the manicured grounds in an urban area. You might use a skid steer for the following on your job site:

• Digging and trenching

• Removing trees and stumps

• Lifting and hauling

• Spot chipping and mulching

• Planting

• Land grading

Farming

Many of a Kubota Skid Steer Loader’s strengths in construction and landscaping carries over to the farm. While they were previously used extensively in ranching or dairy operations, skid steers are gaining wider adoption across every sector of the industry. Thanks to their rugged construction, speed, strength, and reliability, a Kubota Skid Steer Loader can pick up and haul just about anything you need to move. They excel in many capacities, including the following:

• Digging

• Moving bales or pallets

• Barn cleaning

• Feeding animals

• Lane maintaining

• Gardening

• Corral grading

• Seeding

Snow Removal

With their powerful engine, large fan, and snow bucket attachment, Kubota Skid Steer Loaders can dig its way out of heavy snowdrifts and clear a path for everyone else behind it. It’s perfect for keeping your worksite or the roads nearby clear of snow so everyone can keep working.

Imagine All the Things You Can Do With a Kubota Skid Steer Loader

A skid steer could be the perfect choice if you need lots of power in a tight space, regardless of your industry. Skid steers have an incredible range of applications and are useful in a broad range of environments, making them a common feature on many worksites. More people are adopting skid steers now in a wider range of uses, so if you’ve been looking to buy one of these useful machines, you’re not alone. If you’re interested in purchasing one or just need some more help in knowing if one is right for you, contact us today so we can help you explore your options.