Cat 253 vs Kubota SVL75-3

The Kubota SVL75-3 is the heavier machine, at 4.27 t against 4.24 t, and the Kubota SVL75-3 has more power (54.6 kW against 53.5 kW).

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

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 253 and the Kubota SVL75-3 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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

Figure	Cat 253	Kubota SVL75-3
Operating weight	4,238 kg	4,273 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	53.8 kW	55.4 kW+3%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better	912 kg	1,129 kg+24%
Fuel tankHigher is better	94 L	94.6 L+1%

All specifications

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Differences only(52)

FigureCat 253 Kubota SVL75-3

Dimensions

Overall length3.415 mNot published

Overall height2.098 mTop of cab; max overall height 3.84 mNot published

Width over tracks1.76 mVehicle width, 380 mm tracksNot published

Height to bucket hinge pin3.066 mMax lift; carry position 0.19 mNot published

Dump height with standard bucket2.313 mClearance at maximum lift and dumpNot published

Dump reach at maximum height0.586 m1.007 m

Maximum reach, arms parallel to ground1.275 mNot published

Ground clearance (minimum)0.218 mNot published

Length, track on ground1.485 mNot published

Overall length, track1.94 mNot published

Angle of departure35°31°

Maximum dump angle52°Not published

Ground contact lengthNot published1.436 m

Length without attachmentNot published2.844 m

Length with standard bucketNot published3.609 m

Height to top of cabNot published2.078 m

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

Ground clearanceNot published0.296 m

Weight

Operating weight4,238 kg4,273 kgclosed cab, including 75 kg operator

Ground pressure36.8kPa5.9 psi standard track / 4.8 psi wide track

Engine

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

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

Gross power53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1995:201455.4 kW (74.3 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,400 rpm

Net power53.5 kW (71.7 hp)ISO 9249; SAE J1349 53 kW54.6 kW (73.2 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,400 rpm

Max torque265 NmAt 1,500 rpm, SAE J1995Not published

Fuel tank94 L94.6 L

Cooling system14 LNot published

Engine oil11 LCrankcaseNot published

CylindersNot published4

Performance

Rated operating capacity912 kg1,129 kg35% of tipping load

Tipping load2,606 kg3,226 kg

Breakout force, lift cylinder2,097 kgfNot published

Breakout force, tilt cylinder2,451 kgfNot published

Top speed13.7 km/hTwo-speed; 9.5 km/h one-speedNot 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

Hydraulics

Pump flow76 L/minStandard flow, 30 gpm / 112 L/min high flowNot published

Max pressure230 barLoader hydraulic pressure 23,000 kPaNot published

Hydraulic tank39 L16.1 L

Hydraulic system, with tank50 L46 L

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

Auxiliary pressureNot published224 kgf/cm2

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 253 Compact Track Loader specifications, cat.com · 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 253Kubota SVL75-3Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 253 vs Kubota SVL75-3: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 253 or Kubota SVL75-3?

By operating weight the Kubota SVL75-3 is the biggest at 4.27 t, then the Cat 253 at 4.24 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 253 or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Kubota SVL75-3: Cat 253 53.8 kW (72.1 hp), Kubota SVL75-3 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) (gross power), a 3% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 253 or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Kubota SVL75-3: Cat 253 912 kg, Kubota SVL75-3 1,129 kg (rated operating capacity), a 24% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 253 or Kubota SVL75-3?

The Kubota SVL75-3: Cat 253 94 L, Kubota SVL75-3 94.6 L (fuel tank), a 1% 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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