The new SVL75-3 is a compact track loader that Kubota says will make fans of this extremely popular machine very happy.
Check out our video overview in the gallery to the left.
We’re going to get to performance in a bit—there’s a new engine and hydraulic system to discuss—but for the most part, Kubota’s focus with this new generation of SVL75 was improving operator comfort. So the cab is where we’ll start.
Comfort conscious
The SVL75-3 features is a sealed and pressurized, tilt-up one-piece cab design that is new for the Dash-3 generation.The Dash-2 model also had a sealed and pressurized, tilt-up design, but it wasn’t technically a one-piece design because the floor pan of the cab did not tilt up with the rest of it.
With the new one-piece design the whole cab— including the floor pan—now tilts up and out of the way, leaving you with wide open maintenance access. The move to this one-piece design is going to help a great deal with keeping more dirt, dust, and noise out of your working environment.
Kubota has also improved heating and cooling performance of its climate control system.
One further benefit of the new design is more foot room. There’s about 2 inches or so more in this new Dash-3 cab over the Dash-2 model.
As you’d expect, access to the cab is extremely easy thanks to Kubota’s wide entrance and sliding front door design. Beyond entry and exit, the door can be left open during operation and it can be opened regardless of the position of the bucket or loader arms.
This aspect in particular is a very popular design choice by Kubota, but even so it’s one that the much of the rest of the industry has not implemented due to the fact that a sliding door currently forces manufacturers to place buttons and other controls along the armrests.
However, Kubota isn’t swayed by that argument, and feels that the entry, exit, and visibility conveniences afforded by the door outweigh any ergonomic issues that may arise.
And when you hop in the cab, it’s hard to argue with them. The controls aren’t buried beneath your arms. In fact, everything is within a less than a foot from where your arms sit during operation.
Plus, Kubota has completely overhauled its switches and control layout for this new machine.
New controls
At the head of the armrests are a pair of updated joysticks. Kubota has implemented fingertip control of all major functions and attachment operations for the SVL75-3 into these sticks, which also feature backlit switches for easier identification of functions.
One note on the new joysticks, while they are standard on the high-flow models of the SVL75-3, they are a kit option for the standard-flow models.
Along the right side of the cab is the new 7-inch color touch screen, jog dial and switch layout. The new display can be controlled by touch or via the jog dial near the switch layout and keeps alerts and machine operation statuses like fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature, and aux modes at a glance.
The new display also integrates the view for the standard rear view camera, which can be set to display constantly or only when the machine is in reverse.
The display also acts as the interface for the new keyless, push-button start feature. The feature allows you to set up to 51 unique 4-digit passcodes, allowing you to restrict use of the machine to only approved operators while also not having to keep track of keys anymore.
Finally, if you opt for the closed cab model, the new display also includes a radio with Bluetooth connectivity.
Power
Alright let’s dig into power. While the SVL75-3 retains the same 74.3 hp rating of the SVL75-2, overall performance is slightly better on the new machine.
For starters the rated operating capacity at 35% of tipping is up 8% over the Dash-2 model to 2,490 pounds. Rated operating capacity at 50% on the SVL75-3 is 3,557 pounds.
Bucket breakout force and lift arm breakout force are essentially the same as the previous model at 6,191 pounds and 4,723 pounds, respectively.
At the heart of this machine is a new engine, an updated version of the turbocharged V3307 that can achieve higher maximum torque than the version found in the SVL75-2.
Kubota has also made improvements to the cooling system on the SVL75-3. During high-load work the SVL75-3 doesn’t require as much fan power to keep the engine cool, allowing that saved power to be used for power-hungry tasks.
The hydraulically-driven fan on the SVL75-3 pulls fresh air in from the top of the cooling package and vents hot air out of the side of the machine. It’s also a smarter variable speed fan. Kubota has designed the fan to turn more slowly in colder weather, allowing for the engine to warm up faster.
An auto-reversing fan is an available option on this machine.
Performance
Beyond the availability of more torque thanks to the new engine, the SVL75-3 also brings better hydraulic, travel and lift arm performance.
The hydraulic system on this machine has been improved with what Kubota calls the Advanced Multi-function valve. A huge improvement is that with this valve, you can now run the auxiliary hydraulics, the bucket, and loader arm functions simultaneously without stalling the machine.
The SVL75-3 is available in two hydraulic configurations: standard has a flow of 19.2 gallons per minute, while the high-flow option ups flow to 29.8 gpm. As you can see, the coupler manifold on the high-flow model has both ½-inch and ¾-inch couplers.
The loader also features an Electronic Travel Torque Management System that monitors the load of the machine to optimize hydraulic pump output according to that load. This system will allow you to operate the machine a bit more aggressively for faster cycle times without the worry of an engine stall.
Traveling speed has increased on the SVL75-3 with low gear at 5.6 mph—a 1 mph improvement—while high gear is now 8.6 mph—a 1.5 mph increase.
The machine also features a new auto-shift system that makes for smoother turns when traveling by automatically shifting from high to low and then back to high once the turn is complete.
Rounding out the performance improvements are the working functions. For starters the SVL75-3 is a vertical lift machine and has a hinge-pin height of 122.7 inches—and increase of 3.6 inches over the SVL75-2.
The loader has also been updated with the addition of standard self-levling. WIth the flick of a switch, you can enable or disable this feature which will keep your bucket or fork level automatically during a lift.
Undercarriage
The undercarriage design on the SVL75-3 has not changed. This is still a welded undercarriage design with an integrated mainframe.
The tracks are only available in rubber with Kubota’s unique lug pattern that prevents soil from accumulating while also improving traction force.
There are still four track rollers per side present here with 56.5 inches of track on the ground. However, while the standard track width remains 12.6 inches, the new wide track option is 15.8 inches—an 0.8 inch increase over the wide track option on the SVL75-2.
Despite the slight increase in track width on the wide option, ground pressure remains the same 4.7 psi as it was on the SVL75-2.
Maintenance
We’ll round things out on the new SVL75-3 with maintenance. As we mentioned earlier, the cab tilts up and does so without having to lift the loader arms. The design gives you easy access to the hydraulic pumps, valves, lines, and the hydraulic tank.
Of note, the cab on the SVL75-3 tilts up to 56.5 degrees, while the SVL75-2 tilted further up to 72 degrees.
Moving around to the rear of the machine, Kubota mounts the radiator and oil cooler to the top of the engine compartment for easy cleaning and routine maintenance.
You’ll notice a new design for the engine compartment door. Beyond the new look, Kubota has also moved the fuel tank and mounted it to the inside of the door. Kubota notes that when the tank is full it helps quite a bit as ballast in adding extra counterweight to the machine.
Also within easy reach are the larger dual element air cleaner, the fuel filter, water separator, coolant, and the battery.
When will the SVL75-3 be available?
The SVL75-3 will be officially launched at CONEXPO 2023 so we’ll have more details from Kubota then. They expect the first batch of the machine to start shipping in the second quarter of 2023.
