Cat 259D vs Kubota SVL75-3

The Kubota SVL75-3 is the heavier machine, at 4.27 t against 4.01 t, and the Kubota SVL75-3 has more power (54.6 kW against 53.8 kW).

The Cat 259D is ahead on: bigger fuel tank. The Kubota SVL75-3 is ahead on: more power, lifts or carries more.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 259D and the Kubota SVL75-3 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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Figure	Cat 259D	Kubota SVL75-3
Operating weight	4,013 kg	4,273 kg
Net powerHigher is better	53.8 kW	54.6 kW+1%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better	921 kg	1,129 kg+23%
Fuel tankHigher is better	105 L+11%	94.6 L
Length with standard bucket	3.486 m	3.609 m

All specifications

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Differences only(59)

FigureCat 259D Kubota SVL75-3

Dimensions

Ground contact length1.499 m1.436 m

Overall length of track1.999 mNot published

Length without attachment2.767 m2.844 m

Length with standard bucket3.486 m3.609 m

Overall height (to top of cab)2.111 mNot published

Maximum overall height3.915 mNot published

Height to bucket hinge pin3.075 mNot published

Bucket pin height at carry position0.198 mNot published

Reach at maximum lift and dump0.608 mNot published

Dump height with standard bucket2.283 mNot published

Ground clearance0.226 m0.296 m

Angle of departure35°31°

Maximum dump angle52°Not published

Width over tracks1.676 m320 mm tracks; 1,755 mm with 400 mm tracksNot published

Turning radius from centre, machine rear1.561 mNot published

Turning radius from centre, coupler1.392 mNot published

Turning radius from centre, bucket2.184 mNot published

Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground1.305 mNot published

Rack back angle at maximum height87°Not published

Bucket pin reach at maximum lift0.238 mNot published

Height to top of cabNot published2.078 m

Hinge pin height (max lift)Not published3.117 mbucket hinge pin height at max lift

Dump reach at maximum heightNot published1.007 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity921 kg1,129 kg35% of tipping load

Rated operating capacity, 50% tipping load1,315 kgNot published

Tipping load2,631 kg3,226 kg

Tilt breakout force2,284 kgfNot published

Top speed13.7 km/hNot published

Ground pressure41.1 kPa320 mm tracks; 33.4 kPa with 400 mm tracks5.9 psi standard track / 4.8 psi wide track

Ground contact area0.96 m2320 mm tracks; 1.19 m2 with 400 mm tracksNot published

Breakout forceNot published2,808 kgfbucket

Lift breakout forceNot published2,142 kgf

Travel speed (high)Not published13.7 km/h

Travel speed (low)Not published9 km/h

Traction forceNot published4,390 kgf

Weight

Operating weight4,013 kg4,273 kgclosed cab, including 75 kg operator

Engine

Engine modelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)Kubota V3307-TE5A-CTL-Qturbocharged

Gross power55.4 kW (74.3 hp)SAE J199555.4 kW (74.3 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,400 rpm

Net power53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1349; 54.3 kW ISO 924954.6 kW (73.2 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,400 rpm

Max torque265 NmPeak, at 1,600 rpm, SAE J1995Not published

Displacement3.3 L3.3 L3,331 cc; bore x stroke 94 x 120 mm

CylindersNot published4

Hydraulics

Pump flow76 L/minStandard flow loader hydraulic flowNot published

Pump flow (high flow)112 L/minHigh-flow optionNot published

Max pressure230 barNot published

Auxiliary flowNot published73 L/minstandard; 112.8 L/min high flow

Auxiliary pressureNot published224 kgf/cm2

Service capacities

Fuel tank105 L94.6 L

Cooling system14 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter11 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank50 L46 L

Hydraulic tank39 L16.1 L

Dimensions (top view)

Track gaugeNot published1.355 m

Overall widthNot published1.675 m

Width with standard bucketNot published1.717 m

Turning radius (rear)Not published2.936 mfrom centre, machine rear

Loader angles

Rollback angle at carry positionNot published27°

Max dump angleNot published39°

Undercarriage

Track widthNot published0.32 mstandard; 0.40 m wide track

Track rollers (per side)Not published4

Sources: Cat 259D Compact Track Loader spec sheet AEHQ7122-02 (07-2017), Zeppelin (Cat dealer) copy of the Caterpillar PDF · Kubota SVL75-3 brochure 8990C-01-AA (Kubota Australia, 2025-07)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 259DKubota SVL75-3Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 259D vs Kubota SVL75-3: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL75-3?

By operating weight the Kubota SVL75-3 is the biggest at 4.27 t, then the Cat 259D at 4.01 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Kubota SVL75-3: Cat 259D 53.8 kW (72.1 hp), Kubota SVL75-3 54.6 kW (73.2 HP) (net power), a 1% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Kubota SVL75-3: Cat 259D 921 kg, Kubota SVL75-3 1,129 kg (rated operating capacity), a 23% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Cat 259D: Cat 259D 105 L, Kubota SVL75-3 94.6 L (fuel tank), a 11% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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