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Cat 259D vs Kubota SVL95-2s

The Kubota SVL95-2s is the heavier machine, at 5.13 t against 4.01 t, and the Kubota SVL95-2s has more power (64.9 kW against 53.8 kW).

The Cat 259D is ahead on: faster, narrower to transport. The Kubota SVL95-2s is ahead on: more power, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 259D and the Kubota SVL95-2s drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 259D

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    Kubota SVL95-2s

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At a glance

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

FigureCat 259DKubota SVL95-2s
Operating weight4,013 kg5,125 kg
Gross powerHigher is better55.4 kW71.9 kW+30%
Rated operating capacityHigher is better921 kg1,451 kg+58%
Pump flowHigher is better76 L/min152 L/min+100%
Fuel tankHigher is better105 L109 L+4%
Top speedHigher is better13.7 km/h+17%11.7 km/h
Width over tracksLower is better1.676 m+15%1.962 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Ground contact length1.499 m1.667 m
Overall length of track1.999 mNot published
Length without attachment2.767 m3.137 m
Length with standard bucket3.486 mNot published
Overall height (to top of cab)2.111 mNot published
Maximum overall height3.915 mNot published
Height to bucket hinge pin3.075 m3.264 mat max lift
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 m0.293 m
Angle of departure35°31°
Maximum dump angle52°Not published
Width over tracks1.676 m320 mm tracks; 1,755 mm with 400 mm tracks1.962 mvehicle width, 450 mm tracks
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
Overall lengthNot published3.929 mlength with bucket on ground
Overall heightNot published2.116 mheight to top of cab
Dump reach at maximum heightNot published1.035 m

Performance

Rated operating capacity921 kg1,451 kg35% of tipping load
Rated operating capacity, 50% tipping load1,315 kgNot published
Tipping load2,631 kg4,147 kg
Tilt breakout force2,284 kgfNot published
Top speed13.7 km/h11.7 km/hhigh range
Ground pressure41.1 kPa320 mm tracks; 33.4 kPa with 400 mm tracks4.4 psi open cab / 4.5 psi closed cab
Ground contact area0.96 m2320 mm tracks; 1.19 m2 with 400 mm tracksNot published
Rated operating capacity (50% tipping load)Not published2,074 kg
Breakout forceNot published3,611 kgfbucket
Lift breakout forceNot published3,058 kgf
Travel speed (low)Not published8 km/h
Traction forceNot published5,524 kgf

Weight

Operating weight4,013 kg5,125 kgopen cab, including 75 kg operator
Operating weight (closed cab)Not published5,250 kgincluding 75 kg operator

Engine

Engine modelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)Kubota V3800-TIEF4turbocharged
Gross power55.4 kW (74.3 hp)SAE J199571.9 kW (96.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,400 rpm
Net power53.8 kW (72.1 hp)SAE J1349; 54.3 kW ISO 924964.9 kW (87.0 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,400 rpm
Max torque265 NmPeak, at 1,600 rpm, SAE J1995Not published
Displacement3.3 L3.8 L3,769 cc; bore x stroke 100 x 120 mm
EmissionsNot publishedTier 4
CylindersNot published4

Hydraulics

Pump flow76 L/minStandard flow loader hydraulic flow152 L/min
Pump flow (high flow)112 L/minHigh-flow optionNot published
Max pressure230 bar249.8 kgf/cm2auxiliary

Service capacities

Fuel tank105 L109 L
Cooling system14 LNot published
Engine oil, with filter11 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank50 L68 L
Hydraulic tank39 L38.1 L
DEF tankNot published18.8 L

Dimensions (top view)

Track gaugeNot published1.512 m
Width with standard bucketNot published2.032 m
Turning radius (rear)Not published3.22 mfrom centre, machine rear

Loader angles

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

Undercarriage

Track widthNot published0.45 m
Track rollers (per side)Not published5

Sources: Cat 259D Compact Track Loader spec sheet AEHQ7122-02 (07-2017), Zeppelin (Cat dealer) copy of the Caterpillar PDF · 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.

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Cat 259DKubota SVL95-2sSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 259D vs Kubota SVL95-2s: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL95-2s?

By operating weight the Kubota SVL95-2s is the biggest at 5.13 t, then the Cat 259D at 4.01 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Kubota SVL95-2s: Cat 259D 55.4 kW (74.3 hp), Kubota SVL95-2s 71.9 kW (96.4 HP) (gross power), a 30% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Kubota SVL95-2s: Cat 259D 921 kg, Kubota SVL95-2s 1,451 kg (rated operating capacity), a 58% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Kubota SVL95-2s: Cat 259D 105 L, Kubota SVL95-2s 109 L (fuel tank), a 4% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 259D or Kubota SVL95-2s?

The Cat 259D: Cat 259D 1.676 m, Kubota SVL95-2s 1.962 m (width over tracks), a 15% 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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