Bobcat vs kubota Skid loader

[NuttyMacclau]

Good comparing video, it was a hard choice for me as well. The operational load and tipping load are evenly matched, with the Kubota is edging out the Bobcat with 4,300 lbs of operating load versus 3,525 lbs for the Bobcat. However, the Bobcat exceeds the Kubota in terms of tipping load, with 10,072 lbs versus 8,600 lbs for the SLV90-2. I found a good alternative for both of them though, this electric skid which I got from heming-engineering.co.uk can show a really high performance.

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

I have a New Holland LS170. I have owned it for 15 years. It was a high hour machine when I bought it, it was used in a large cattle operation. This was not used for manure but for feed. I have had zero issues with this machine. I do not abuse it, but I do use it to its full ability when I use it. It has foot controls, that is why I bought it. I was used to using the foot pedals from my older machine. This was probably not much help for you, but don't overlook the New Holland.
Also my older brother worked for a concrete company. They have used J.D., Bobcat, and case over the years. He say's Case is by far the better loader.

 

[It’s just me]

Just like cars it is a matter of personal opinion. My opinion is hands down Kubota. Ive owned bobcat and case. I will never go back. After I used my buddies Kubota I bought one within a month. The cab is much larger (plenty of room for a 12 pack cooler) than others and if you opt for the cab which I don’t have, you can actually get out of the machine with the bucket raised or a bale of hay on the spear. I have a SVL-75-2 and it has more power than I’ve ever needed. I’m actually trying to upgrade to an enclosed cab but all the dealers are saying 8-10 month wait list.

 

[Dan64]

It's been awhile but i've owned two Bob Cats and honestly wasn't thrilled with them, we tried several other ones but settled in on Gehl, I don't know if it's still the case but they ran strong and took a lot of very heavy use daily.

 

[3sloppydogs]

Having worked on these many years and all the different brands I have come across a few things. The lower cost machines are just that because they cut back on some features and durability. The Cat machines are generally the most expensive for a reason. They do not cut corners on features or durability. They are designed well for the operator and for service without repair.
The other BIG factor to consider is product support. Cat will usually have your parts and repair much faster the other brands. Your machine is no good if its down waiting on parts or service

 

[F4R/T]

I’ve worked on Takehucis a lot, ASV and early Cats were siblings. The Cat had a mitsu Diesel engine and now newer ones are different. I forgot what they use. One thing I will warn ya is don’t get one with a Iveco engine ... Many are all similar and some run off the same assembly line. I will say Bob Cat is now owned by Doosan and I think they are different ,so I’d stay Cat, Deere, Tak, Kubota. Parts and service are the big thing.. We’ve had more problems with after treatment systems than anything.

 

[3sloppydogs]

I forgot to add Cat uses Kubota engines in their SS, MTL and CTL.