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Kubota SVL97-3

Configuration: Open cab (ROPS), standard 17.7 in tracks; current successor to SVL97-2

22 sourced values · Sources: Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F G Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 3,901 mm
BOverall height≈ 2,111 mm
CTrack length on ground≈ 1,666 mm
DGround clearance≈ 277 mm
EOverall width≈ 1,961 mm
FTrack gauge / tread≈ 1,511 mm
GShoe / track width≈ 450 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight≈ 5,296 kg
Published: 11,676 lb
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Open cab incl. 165 lb operator (5,296 kg); closed cab 11,929 lb.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 3,901 mm
Published: 153.6 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. D, with bucket on ground (3,901 mm); without bucket 123.7 in. (Dimension table header misprinted 'SVL95-2s'.)
Overall width≈ 1,961 mm
Published: 77.2 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. L, standard track (1,962 mm); with bucket 81 in.
Overall height≈ 2,111 mm
Published: 83.1 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. E, top of cab (2,112 mm).
Track gauge / tread≈ 1,511 mm
Published: 59.5 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. B (1,512 mm).
Track length on ground≈ 1,666 mm
Published: 65.6 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. A (1,667 mm).
Shoe / track width≈ 450 mm
Published: 17.7 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Standard track (450 mm).
Ground clearance≈ 277 mm
Published: 10.9 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. I (278 mm).

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeRubber tracks
Published: Rubber tracks
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Track rollers / shoes per side5 track rollers per side
Published: 5 track rollers per side
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressure≈ 32.4 kPa
Published: 4.7 psi
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Standard track, open cab; closed cab 4.8 psi.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelKubota V3800-TIE5-L
Published: Kubota V3800-TIE5-L
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Net power≈ 63.5 kW
Published: 85.2 hp
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
SAE J1349 net at 2,500 rpm (63.5 kW).
Gross power≈ 71.9 kW
Published: 96.4 hp
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
SAE J1995 gross at 2,500 rpm (71.9 kW).
Displacement≈ 3.77 L
Published: 230 cu in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
3,769 cc.
Rated speedNot captured—

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow≈ 90.1 L/min
Published: 23.8 gpm
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Aux standard flow; high flow 41.2 gpm.
System / relief pressure≈ 24.5 MPa
Published: 3,553 psi
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Aux hydraulic pressure.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Rated / lift capacity≈ 1,569 kg
Published: 3,459 lb
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
ROC at 35% tipping load; 4,942 lb at 50%.
Tipping load≈ 4,483 kg
Published: 9,884 lb
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Lift / hinge-pin height≈ 3,264 mm
Published: 128.5 in
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dim. F, hinge pin at max lift.
Dump height / clearanceNot publishedKubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Not published; reach at max lift and dump 40.7 in.
Breakout / digging force≈ 34 kN
Published: 7,646 lbf
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
Bucket; lift arm 5,277 lbf.
Max travel speed≈ 13.5 km/h
Published: 8.4 mph
Kubota SVL97-3 specification sheet, Cat. No.8998B-01-US '25-09 (assets.kubotacore.com, official Kubota asset host). Retrieved 2026-10-24
High; low 5.5 mph.

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