Must-Have Equipment for Construction Professionals
February 6, 2025
Every job site demands the right equipment to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively. That’s where Kubota comes in with its versatile lineup that is built to tackle demanding tasks, offering dependable solutions for digging, lifting, moving, and more. Whether you’re starting a new project or upgrading your fleet, explore these must-have tools designed to meet the needs of your construction site.
Stability Meets Strength: Compact Track Loaders
Navigating tight spaces or tough terrain? Kubota’s compact track loaders are designed to deliver stability and traction on a wide variety of surfaces. Built for versatility, these machines come in a range of sizes and engine horsepower, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your site’s lifting, moving, and digging needs.
For tight-access work, the SVL65-2 brings a smaller footprint with serious capability. It measures 65.2 inches wide on standard tracks (67.6 inches on wide), with an operating weight of 8,631 pounds (closed cab model) and a rated operating capacity of 2,100 pounds at 35 percent of tipping load. Powered by a 68.4-horsepower* Kubota diesel engine, it delivers smooth, confident control with a vertical lift path for easy truck loading, responsive joysticks for precise grading, and low ground pressure that’s kinder to jobsite surfaces. The cab is designed for long days, with clear sightlines, intuitive controls, and a functional workspace that helps operators stay productive. A wide range of attachments lets crews handle everything from residential and commercial landscape work to utility jobs without upsizing the machine.
If you need more horsepower and lifting capacity, the 96.4-horsepower* SVL97-3 steps up with large-frame power and operator-focused refinements. A one-piece sealed cab helps to keep the workspace clean and quiet, while KubotaNOW Telematics and a swing-out radiator simplify monitoring and maintenance to help reduce downtime. Responsive hydraulics deliver quick loader arm cycles, and an auto-downshift system brings the unit from high-range to low-range automatically when the machine enters a turn or goes into a pile of material, allowing the operator to keep the machine in high range while the system downshifts as needed. Rated operating capacity is 3,459 pounds at 35 percent of tipping load, with an optional counterweight package available for additional capability.