Lets Compare the Kubota SVL97-2 vs New Holland C345
The Kubota SVL 97-2 and the New Holland C345 are two of the best-selling compact track loaders on the market. Both track loaders bring a capable load-moving force to construction sites, yet the question remains: which is the better option for Delaware workers? In this blog post, we’ll compare all the important features in the Kubota SVL 97-2 and New Holland C345 to help our Delmar, Felton and Newark customers discern which compact track loader is the better choice for them.
The Kubota SVL 97-2 provides 96.4 horsepower, while the New Holland C345 provides 90 horsepower. This means that the Kubota SVL 97-2 has a slightly more powerful engine, allowing Delaware workers to move loads a bit easier.
Dump reach is an area in which the Kubota SVL 97-2 really stands out. Kubota’s compact track loader has a dump reach of 40 inches, while the New Holland C345 boasts a dump reach of just 31.6 inches. This means that the Kubota SVL 97-2 will be able to more easily dump material from its bucket into a tall truck or container.
Tipping load is a very important specification to consider when shopping for a compact track loader. If a loader has a higher tipping load, then it will be able to carry more material in its bucket. The Kubota SVL 97-2 has a tipping load of 9143 pounds, while the New Holland C345 has a slightly lower tipping load of 9000 pounds.
Navigating rough terrain on a construction site is essential for a compact track loader. While the loader’s versatile tracks are designed to power over dirt and rocks, it is also important that the loaders be able to clear any rocks or materials which are underneath the machine. The Kubota SVL 97-2 has a ground clearance of 11.5 inches, while the New Holland C345 has a ground clearance of 9.6 inches.
While compact track loaders will typically be towed across long distances, the speed at which they can travel across a construction site can be important for improving work efficiency. The maximum travel speed of the Kubota SVL 97-2 is 5 mph when in low gear and 7.4 mph in high gear. The New Holland C345 can travel 5.5 mph in low gear and 8.0 mph in high gear. A major difference between the two machines, however, is that a two-gear transmission is standard on the Kubota SVL 97-2 while New Holland forces customers to pay for a second gear on the C345.
Most Delaware workers desire comfort, safety and convenience within the cabin of a compact track loader. Both the Kubota SLV 97-2 and the New Holland C345 advertise having spacious, easy-to-enter cabins which offer 360-degree visibility of the worksite. The New Holland C345 does offer an eight-inch LCD display with a backup camera, perhaps taking the victory on cabin convenience.
The Kubota SVL 97-2 and the New Holland C345 are quite similar compact track loaders. In a head-to-head comparison, however, we think the Kubota SVL 97-2 edges out its competition. The Kubota SVL 97-2 is more powerful and versatile than the New Holland C345, bringing more utility to Delaware construction and work sites.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Kubota SVL 97-2, stop by Burke Equipment Company in Delmar, Felton or Newark, Delaware! We will be happy to give you more information about how the Kubota SVL 97-2 can help you get the job done and make your worksite more efficient. Click here to get into touch with us.