Kubota Skid Steer Models: Identify Yours and Find Parts

Kubota builds two separate skid steer lines and the numbers do not carry across them. SSV models are wheeled skid steers. SVL models are compact track loaders. An SSV75 and an SVL75 share a number and almost nothing else, which is why parts ordered from the number alone frequently arrive wrong.

At a Glance

• Two lines, not one: SSV is wheeled, SVL runs rubber tracks
• Numbers do not transfer: SSV75 and SVL75 are different machines
• Engines: Kubota builds its own diesels, so engine parts key off the engine serial
• Where to look: model and serial plate inside the cab or on the frame
• Most replaced items: glass, filters, door hardware, seals
• Before ordering: match the OEM number, not the model badge

What Kubota Skid Steer Models Are There?

Kubota's loader range splits into two families. The SSV series covers wheeled skid steer loaders, built around models such as the SSV65 and SSV75. The SVL series covers compact track loaders, spanning the SVL65, SVL75, SVL97 and SVL110.

Within each family the number broadly tracks size and power class. A higher number means a larger machine with greater lift capacity and more engine output. Suffixes appear on updated generations, so an SVL75-2 is a later revision of the SVL75 rather than a different machine class.

That suffix matters more than most owners expect. Generational updates change hydraulic routing, filter locations and cab hardware, which means a part that fits an SVL75 may not fit an SVL75-2.

What Is the Difference Between the SSV and SVL Series?

The difference is undercarriage, and it drives almost every downstream parts decision.

Feature	SSV series	SVL series
Undercarriage	Wheels and tires	Rubber tracks over rollers and idlers
Best suited to	Hard surfaces, asphalt, concrete, pallet work	Soft soil, mud, snow, uneven ground
Ground pressure	Higher, concentrated at four contact points	Lower, spread across the track
Wear parts	Tires, wheel hardware	Tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets
Typical buyer	Landscaping, property maintenance	Site prep, construction, agriculture

The undercarriage split also changes what fails. On an SSV, tire wear is the recurring cost. On an SVL, the undercarriage is the major wear system, and roller and idler condition determines how long a set of tracks lasts.

How Do I Tell Which Kubota Skid Steer I Have?

Start with the undercarriage, because it settles the family in one look. Tracks mean SVL. Wheels mean SSV. From there, read the model decal, usually applied to the boom arm or the rear of the machine.

Decals fade and get replaced, so confirm against the serial plate rather than trusting a sticker. If the machine has been resold more than once, the decal is the least reliable identifier on it.

Three checks that settle it:

• Undercarriage: wheels or tracks, which fixes the series
• Model decal: boom arm or rear panel, gives the number and any suffix
• Serial plate: the authority, and the only one that identifies your build

Where Is the Model and Serial Plate on a Kubota Skid Steer?

On both SSV and SVL machines the identification plate is generally found inside the operator station, commonly on a cab pillar or the frame beside the seat. Some builds carry an additional stamping on the main frame.

The engine carries a separate serial number, stamped on the engine block itself. This distinction matters because Kubota manufactures its own diesel engines, and engine components are ordered against the engine serial rather than the machine serial. An engine that has been replaced or rebuilt will not match the machine's build year.

For plate locations across the wider Kubota range including excavators and tractors, see our guide on finding the serial number on your Kubota equipment.

What Are the Specs for Each Kubota Skid Steer Model?

Rated operating capacity, operating weight and hydraulic flow are the three figures that decide what a machine can do and which attachments it will run. Those figures differ not only between models but between generations of the same model.

Rather than working from a remembered number, read the specifications off the machine. Kubota's operator manual for your specific model and serial range carries the rated operating capacity and hydraulic flow ratings, and the data plate confirms the build.

What is worth knowing generally:

• Rated operating capacity rises with the model number within a series
• Standard and high flow hydraulic configurations exist on larger models, and high flow changes which attachments will run
• Operating weight matters for trailering and for ground pressure on finished surfaces

If you are matching an attachment or a hydraulic component to your machine, the hydraulic flow rating is the specification to confirm first.

Which Parts Are Shared Across Kubota Skid Steer Models?

Kubota carries components across models more consistently than the two series naming suggests. Cab glass, door hardware, mirrors and many filters are shared where the cab structure is common, which is often across both SSV and SVL machines of a similar vintage.

Where sharing generally holds:

• Cab glass and door components where the cab shell is common
• Filters across models running the same engine family
• Seals, O-rings and fittings on shared hydraulic circuits

Where it generally does not:

• Undercarriage components, which are specific to track width and machine weight
• Hydraulic pumps and valves, which change with flow rating and generation
• Anything altered at a generational suffix such as the step from SVL75 to SVL75-2

A Skid Steer Door Glass replacing Kubota V1311-34522 is a good example of a component that spans multiple machines, because the door structure was carried across the range.

What Are the Most Common Kubota Skid Steer Parts to Replace?

Based on our catalog data, the Kubota loader parts customers replace most often fall into four groups.

Glass. Door and windshield glass takes the most damage, particularly on machines working in demolition or forestry. Front and door panes are separate components, and upper and lower door glass are usually ordered independently, as with the Upper Door Glass replacing Kubota RC411-46530 and the Lower Door Glass replacing Kubota RC411-46540.

Filters. Hydraulic, engine oil, fuel and air filters on scheduled intervals. Kubota's maintenance schedule for your model gives the intervals, and our step by step guides for the SVL75 hydraulic filter change and SSV75 maintenance walk through the procedures.

Door and cab hardware. Latches, hinges, seals and gas struts. Door seals in particular are frequently under ordered, because owners replace the glass and reuse a seal that is already compressed and hardened.

Undercarriage, on SVL machines. Tracks, rollers, idlers and sprockets wear as a system. Replacing tracks over worn rollers shortens the life of the new tracks considerably.

How Do I Confirm a Part Fits My Kubota Skid Steer?

Work from the OEM part number rather than the model. The number on the component you are removing is the most reliable identifier available, and aftermarket listings are indexed by the number they replace.

A four step check catches most mismatches:

1. Read the OEM number off the old part where it is legible
2. Confirm your model, suffix and serial from the data plate, not the decal
3. Measure where dimensions decide fit, especially glass and seals
4. Cross check the OEM number against the aftermarket listing before ordering

Quality aftermarket components are built to meet or exceed OEM specifications and are generally the more economical route for glass, filters and wear hardware. Customers are responsible for verifying fitment. If you are unsure, send your model, serial number and the OEM part number to sales@partsonline.com and our team will confirm before you order.

To browse by category, start with Kubota Skid Steer Parts or the wider Kubota Parts range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Kubota skid steer better than a Bobcat?

Both are capable machines and the better choice depends on the work. Kubota builds its own diesel engines and is often praised for cab comfort and noise levels, while Bobcat offers a wider model range and attachment ecosystem. Parts availability for both is strong across the aftermarket.

How much does a Kubota skid loader cost?

New machine pricing varies by model, configuration, region and dealer, so a current quote from a Kubota dealer is the only reliable figure. Ongoing ownership cost is driven more by wear items such as tracks, tires, filters and glass than by the purchase price.

Are Kubota skid loaders any good?

Kubota loaders are widely regarded as durable machines with comfortable, quiet cabs and reliable Kubota built diesel engines. Owner feedback commonly notes solid build quality, with some operators finding the controls less nimble than competing brands.

What is the difference between SSV and SVL Kubota models?

SSV models are wheeled skid steer loaders suited to hard surfaces and pallet handling. SVL models are compact track loaders that run rubber tracks for better flotation on soft or uneven ground. The numbers do not correspond between the two series.

Which Kubota skid steer models are available?

The wheeled SSV line includes models such as the SSV65 and SSV75. The tracked SVL line spans the SVL65, SVL75, SVL97 and SVL110, with generational suffixes marking updated versions.

Where is the serial number on a Kubota skid steer?

The identification plate is usually inside the operator station on a cab pillar or the frame beside the seat. The engine carries its own separate serial stamped on the block, which is the number to use when ordering engine parts.

Do SSV and SVL models share parts?

Cab glass, door hardware and filters are frequently shared where the cab structure and engine family are common. Undercarriage components, hydraulic pumps and anything changed at a generational suffix are not. Verify against the OEM part number.

Can I fit a standard flow attachment to a high flow machine?

Generally yes, though a high flow attachment will not perform correctly on a standard flow machine. Confirm your machine's hydraulic flow rating against the attachment requirement before purchase, and consult a certified mechanic for hydraulic modifications.