Posted: 2/27/2017 12:04:05 AM EDT
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I'm trying to decide between the Bobcat T595 and Kubota SVL75. I could possibly swing the Bobcat T650, but the 595 is the same HP and a more direct comparison to the 75.
I will be using the unit on the farm with a heavy duty brush cutter and for general dirt work and cleanup. Both dealers have an equal reputation, so that really isn't a factor. Bobcat Pros: Â Price (cheaper than the 75 even with high flow and loaded out), better AC setup, no DPF (engine meets tier 4 emissions on its own), longer warranty. Bobcat Cons: Smaller cab, slightly less visibility, lower ground clearance. SVL75 Pros: Spacious and very nice cab (minus the weird washer fluid bottle location), more ground clearance, roll up front door (big safety feature for forestry work), supposedly has the most breakout force in its class, high visibility. SVL75 Cons: Price, lack of high flow auxiliary hydros, has a DPF system. Anyone have a ton of experience in these things? I've owned a CAT with the ASV undercarriage and while useful it was a nightmare to maintain when it got a little older. Any advice on heavy duty rotary cutters would be much appreciated as well. Looking at the Diamond cutters closely at the moment. A buddy has had a lot of problems with the LandShark, so I'm skipping them. Thanks in advance. |
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High flow svl75s are coming this spring. Look at brush wolf mowers, made by crosstech. SVL will be reliable with dpf filter. New bobcat has a doosan engine will run higher injection pressure with higher operating temps. I test drove the 595 over the weekend. The engine performed fine, but it definitely sounded unrefined. |
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Will do, thanks. I test drove the 595 over the weekend. The engine performed fine, but it definitely sounded unrefined. Shoot me a pm if you have technical questions on the unit. One of the biggest differences between the two will be the control method. Bobcat will be running an electric hydraulic control system in the unit. Kubota uses a pilot control system. The pilot system works by using a small operator controlled valve to open the larger valves that perform the work. These systems offer more precise control and provide some operator feedback for better control feel. |
| I had a T-250 for 10 years and had a rockhound flail for it. While I have no experience with the Kubota, the Bobcat was an absolute beast. I had 8 other attachments, and did a shitload of work with it. The downside was that Bobcat wants your left nut for almost any parts, but I can't see anyone else being any different... The flail mower was awesome, more maintenance than a rotary, but produced superior results imho. Good luck, enjoy your new toy. |
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Heading out to con expo next week.
I'd wait and see what happens out there before buying one personally. Plus dealers give pretty big show discounts. I'd vote Kubota personally. But my local bobcat dealer also isn't great. I have a 5ft CID hydro ax. And it's awesome. |
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I have a Diamond 60" Forestry head It's a tree/brush eater, but it takes a TON of HP. I have a BC S770 - 96 HP, 36 gpm high flow.
I wouldn't want anything less. For what you're doing - Buy the MOST hp you can afford. From this 
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to this over a 1/4 mile, in several hours 
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I have a Diamond 60" Forestry head It's a tree/brush eater, but it takes a TON of HP. I have a BC S770 - 96 HP, 36 gpm high flow. I wouldn't want anything less. For what you're doing - Buy the MOST hp you can afford. From this http://i.imgur.com/mUP5n4Vh.jpg to http://i.imgur.com/IgxBhdkh.jpg to this over a 1/4 mile, in several hours http://i.imgur.com/SCa82VVh.jpg Thanks for the info, everyone. I will decide next week and report back. |
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I have a Diamond 60" Forestry head It's a tree/brush eater, but it takes a TON of HP. I have a BC S770 - 96 HP, 36 gpm high flow. I wouldn't want anything less. For what you're doing - Buy the MOST hp you can afford. From this http://i.imgur.com/mUP5n4Vh.jpg to http://i.imgur.com/IgxBhdkh.jpg to this over a 1/4 mile, in several hours http://i.imgur.com/SCa82VVh.jpg 
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