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Bobcat T590 vs Kubota SVL95-2s

The Kubota SVL95-2s is the heavier machine, at 5.13 t against 3.51 t, and the Kubota SVL95-2s has more power (64.9 kW against 49.2 kW).

The Bobcat T590 is ahead on: bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport. The Kubota SVL95-2s is ahead on: more power, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat T590 and the Kubota SVL95-2s drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · compact track loader

    Bobcat T590

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  2. Kubota · compact track loader

    Kubota SVL95-2s

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureBobcat T590Kubota SVL95-2s
Operating weight3,513 kg5,125 kg
Gross powerHigher is better49.2 kW71.9 kW+46%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better992 kg1,451 kg+46%
Lift breakout forceHigher is better2,066 kgf3,058 kgf+48%
Pump flowHigher is better65 L/min152 L/min+135%
Fuel tankHigher is better138.2 L+27%109 L
Top speedHigher is better11.4 km/h11.7 km/h+3%
Width over tracksLower is better1.702 m+13%1.962 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Operating height3.901 mNot published
Height with operator cab1.972 mNot published
Angle of departure28°31°
Ground clearance0.188 m0.293 m
Ground contact length1.374 m1.667 m
Length without attachment2.657 m3.137 m
Length with standard bucket3.378 mNot published
Rollback at ground position30°Not published
Dump height with standard bucket2.319 mNot published
Height to bucket hinge pin3.023 m3.264 mat max lift
Dump reach at maximum height0.887 m1.035 m
Dump angle at maximum height42°Not published
Rollback fully raised at maximum height97°Not published
Width with standard bucket1.727 m2.032 m
Turning radius with standard bucket2.032 mNot published
Track gauge1.628 m320 mm tracks1.512 m
Width over tracks1.702 m320 mm tracks1.962 mvehicle width, 450 mm tracks
Overall lengthNot published3.929 mlength with bucket on ground
Overall heightNot published2.116 mheight to top of cab

Weight

Operating weight3,513 kg5,125 kgopen cab, including 75 kg operator
Shipping weight3,146 kgNot published
Operating weight (closed cab)Not published5,250 kgincluding 75 kg operator

Performance

Rated operating capacity992 kgISO 14397-11,451 kg35% of tipping load
Tipping load2,834 kgISO 14397-14,147 kg
Lift breakout force2,066 kgfISO 14397-23,058 kgf
Tilt breakout force2,137 kgfISO 14397-2Not published
Push force2,944 kgfNot published
Ground pressure30 kPa4.4 psi open cab / 4.5 psi closed cab
Top speed11.4 km/hstandard11.7 km/hhigh range
Top speed (two-speed option)16.7 km/hhigh rangeNot published
Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load)Not published2,074 kg
Breakout forceNot published3,611 kgfbucket
Travel speed (low)Not published8 km/h
Traction forceNot published5,524 kgf

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2607-DI-TE3BKubota V3800-TIEF4turbocharged
EmissionsInterim Tier 4Tier 4
Cylinders44
Displacement2.6 L3.8 L3,769 cc; bore x stroke 100 x 120 mm
Gross power49.2 kW (66 hp)at 2,700 rpm71.9 kW (96.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,400 rpm
Max torque218 Nmat 1,425 rpm (SAE J1995 gross)Not published
Net powerNot published64.9 kW (87.0 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,400 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow65 L/minstandard flow, gear pump152 L/min
Pump flow (high flow)101 L/minhigh-flow optionNot published
Max pressure23.8-24.5 MPasystem relief at quick couplers249.8 kgf/cm2auxiliary

Undercarriage

Track width0.32 mrubber tracks0.45 m
Track rollers (per side)Not published5

Service capacities

Fuel tank138.2 L109 L
Engine oil, with filter9.7 LNot published
Hydraulic tank7.6 Lhydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir38.1 L
Hydraulic system, with tank36 L68 L
Cooling system11.4 Lwithout heater; 11.7 L with heaterNot published
Drive motor, each0.345-0.375 Llater drive motors; earlier ones hold 60 mLNot published
DEF tankNot published18.8 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter250 hoursevery 100 h in severe conditionsNot published
Fuel filters250 hoursNot published
Hydraulic charge filter500 hoursNot published
Drive motor oil500 hoursNot published
Hydraulic/hydrostatic filter1,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil1,000 hoursNot published

Dimensions (top view)

Turning radius (rear)Not published3.22 mfrom centre, machine rear

Loader angles

Rollback angle at carry positionNot published27°
Max dump angleNot published43°

Sources: Bobcat MEA T590 compact track loader specifications page · Kubota SVL75-2 / SVL95-2s brochure 8935-01-AA (Kubota Australia, 2017-08)

Drawn to scale

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

0 m1 m2 m3 m
Bobcat T590Kubota SVL95-2sSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat T590 vs Kubota SVL95-2s: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat T590 or Kubota SVL95-2s?

By operating weight the Kubota SVL95-2s is the biggest at 5.13 t, then the Bobcat T590 at 3.51 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat T590 or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Kubota SVL95-2s: Bobcat T590 49.2 kW (66 hp), Kubota SVL95-2s 71.9 kW (96.4 HP) (gross power), a 46% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Bobcat T590 or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Kubota SVL95-2s: Bobcat T590 992 kg, Kubota SVL95-2s 1,451 kg (rated operating capacity), a 46% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat T590 or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Bobcat T590: Bobcat T590 138.2 L, Kubota SVL95-2s 109 L (fuel tank), a 27% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Bobcat T590 or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Bobcat T590: Bobcat T590 1.702 m, Kubota SVL95-2s 1.962 m (width over tracks), a 13% 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.

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