Searching for a compact track loader in Felton, Delaware? Interested in a Kubota loader like the SVL97-2, but you’re in awe at the power of the Caterpillar 299D3? Here at Burke Equipment Company, we’re big believers in the power of the SVL97-2 and we’d love to showcase just a few areas where it goes above and beyond the capabilities of the 299D3. Let’s take a look!
Kubota’s outstanding reputation for durability and longevity continues to leave us in awe of the orange equipment, and the Kubota SVL97-2 is no stranger to the undaunted performance. Strengthened by Kubota steel, the SVL97-2 brings a rugged loader arm, capable of radial and vertical movement, as well as an integrated mainframe and undercarriage to ensure your Kubota loader keeps up with your demands. The rubber tracks house five, triple flange track rollers and the SVL97-2 provides you with a competitive 11.5-inches of ground clearance, letting you rise above any obstacle that stands in your way. It also features a best-in-class cab width of 36-inches, from side screen to side screen, meaning you have plenty of room to stretch out in the suspension seat and make yourself at home. All this sounds good, but how does the Kubota SVL97-2 compare to the CAT 299D3? The 299D3 brings an all-new, redesigned cab into the mix, but it’s still not as wide as the Kubota SVL97-2’s and doesn’t give you the same range of motion and vision. Standing with 9.6-inches of ground clearance, the CAT 299D3 falls short yet again, cementing the Kubota’s dominance in the durability and the comfort departments.
When searching for a compact track loader, one thing is for certain; you want power. Based on looks alone, the Kubota SVL97-2 exudes power, but you’ll be happy to hear that the 4-cylinder, turbocharged, Kubota-built engine inside puts out a robust 96.4 horsepower. Standard two-speed travel, one-way self level and electronic torque travel management assist you in working with precision, especially when taking on the toughest jobs on site. The SVL97-2 features an impressive 9,143 pound tipping load, 7,961 pound breakout force and dominant 12,178 pound traction force, providing you with the confidence you need to take full advantage of the Kubota loader’s systems. So, how does it compare to the performance of the CAT 299D3? The 299D3 goes a step beyond the SVL97-2 with its 98 horsepower and 9,200 pound tipping load, but the 7,270 pound breakout force falls short of the Kubota’s mark. It features standard two-speed travel and electronic torque travel management just like its Kubota competitor, but the SVL97-2 truly shines in the hydraulics department. Both compact excavators start their hydraulic auxiliary flow at 23 gpm, an impressive number, but while the CAT 299D3 caps out at 32 gpm, the Kubota SVL97-2 shoots for the stars with its maximum 40 gpm hydraulic flow. Rise to the challenge and never back down, the Kubota SVL97-2 has got you covered.
Convinced that the Kubota SVL97-2 is the right compact excavator for your needs? We’d love to walk you around the Kubota loader and answer any questions you may have about its features right here at Burke Equipment Company in Felton! You can give us a call, fill out our Get a Quote form below or use the locations tab at the top of the page for directions to our store. We hope to see you soon at Burke Equipment Company, located in Felton, Delaware!
