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Compact Track Loaders

High-Capacity Compact Track Loader for Grey-Bruce Contractors

Big lift, big breakout — pallets of patio stone all day long.

96.5 HP3,459 lb ROC7,646 lbf breakout
Kubota SVL97-3 — Compact Track Loaders

Questions I get about the SVL97-3

What can the SVL97-3 handle that a mid-size SVL like the SVL75-3 can't?

The SVL97-3 steps up to 96.5 HP, a 3,459 lb rated operating capacity, and 7,646 lbf of breakout force, well above the SVL75-3's 2,490 lb and 6,191 lbf. That extra capacity is the difference between moving a pallet of patio stone occasionally and moving pallets of it all day without the machine feeling maxed out.

Is the SVL97-3 overkill for a smaller landscaping or hardscaping operation?

It depends on the material volumes you're moving. If you're regularly handling heavy hardscaping materials, large bulk bags, or bigger attachments, the SVL97-3's higher capacity keeps the machine from being the bottleneck. For lighter, more general work, the SVL75-3 or SVL65-2 may be a more efficient fit.

What horsepower does the SVL97-3 have, and what does that mean for attachments?

The SVL97-3 runs 96.5 HP, giving it enough hydraulic capacity for demanding attachments like larger buckets, grapples, and land-clearing tools. It's the second-largest engine in the SVL lineup, behind only the SVL110-3.

Does the SVL97-3 have a pressurized cab?

The SVL97-3 is available in both an open canopy and an enclosed cab configuration — cab isn't the only option on this size, the same as the mid-size SVL75-3. When it's ordered with the enclosed cab, Kubota builds it as a sealed, one-piece cab for a cleaner, quieter work environment, but exact pressurization and filtration specs should still be confirmed on the current spec sheet before we quote it to a customer.

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