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The only update I did was I put in a larger back up camera. The camera that Kubota gives you on the 97 is ridiculously small. About the size of an iPhone screen. I have stacked some snow with it. No complaints.

Any difference to you in fit compared to room in a 65?

@@mikeadams2339 I believe the cab size is exactly the same. I never understood buying an SVL 65. There’s only a $5000 difference between a 65 and a 75. I would much rather have the larger machine. I bought the 97 because it is the complete performer. With 40 gallons of high flow, you can run any implement there is. They make larger skid steers, but I don’t see the point. Anything larger than a 97 go by yourself a steel track dozer. Bigger isn’t always better. The 97 for me is perfect. It’s the perfect blend of power and maneuverability. I can’t really fault to 75. It’s just a medium frame machine compared to the 97.

The L5740 handles this blower just fine. This is a very heavy duty snowblower. You could also step down one model and that would be perfectly fine also. This is a bottle as large of snowblower is I would care to put on a 60 hp tractor but it handles it perfectly fine. It is 84 inches wide.

@@Celeco4948 P-720TRC-80 is the one I am looking at it's an 80 inch with the rotating drum which really intrigues me. What benefits have you noticed with the rotating drum? Also I think your blower is a group 2 and this one is a group 1 that I am looking at.

@@bigtimegolfer3668 The snowblower you’re looking at is an outstanding choice. It will be a little bit lighter than mine, but your tractor will handle it perfectly. The rotating drum blows snow a lot farther with less horsepower. The chute will throw it in different directions the rotating drum will move a tremendous volume of snow to the left or right with incredible efficiency.

@@Celeco4948 thank you for all your input, how has your blower held up? Pronovost from what I hear is supposed to me a good machine, but never physically got my hands on one in north Dakota. I have to order one through JD dealer so I wonder how much of an upcharge there is.

@@bigtimegolfer3668 Pronovost snowblowers are about the best quality out there. Mine is built like a tank, incredibly durable, incredibly well-made. It would never wear it out. Like anything well made they can be pricey, but they are the best out there. They’re manufactured in Canada.

Ask me anything you would like. I will be doing a CZcams video on the spreader over the weekend. Subscribe to my channel and you will be notified of it. It’s an outstanding product. The manufacturer even does CZcams videos on the proper care of it. On a large piece of property it’s much better than pushing one around.

The hydra bucket is a great work tool, but I’m not sure I would give up the standard low profile bucket with a reversible, cutting edge and its place. Although, I guess you probably could. Every implement is a tool and has its purpose and its place. The hydra bucket is wonderful for breaking up chunks of soil. The Hydra bucket is an investment. The standard bucket for its cost as compared to the cost of the machine is well worthwhile to own also. Pallet forks would be the next choice. The standard bucket and forks will be discounted with the purchase of the machine through Kubota. I hope that helps.

Quick model number would be helpful as well. Thx.

I didn’t see or notice any hydraulic line problems when my scoop function or any function is activated on my plow. Sounds like your dealer might’ve made a mistake and the way they routed them. You can always look for a better routing yourself or show it to your dealer that would be my suggestion.

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Maybe things have changed. Maybe you encountered a much better support network than what I did. I am glad everything worked out for you as well as it did. I was so relieved when my Boss purchasing experience finally concluded. I think it is a good product. Just the purchasing experience sucked! Looking forward to using mine in 2023, LOL.

Wow! That is a long time. They are beautiful machines. You will be very happy when you receive yours. Hopefully soon!

@@Celeco4948 I actually have 2 on order from 2 different dealers, I already own 4 RTV’s, only had to wait 3 months for a svl97

@@guntherflume7129 I had one of the first SVL 97's in my area. I waited about five months from the time I ordered my SVL until I received it. I ordered mine as soon as pricing was available for the SVL. Then Covid was going on. I was very fortunate to get my 97 when I did.

Congrats! You are very fortunate…. Similar to Gunther’s comment, I have also been waiting over a year for my 1100c and I live in the northeast. As of today, I do not have a delivery date……thanks for the overview!

I felt the 4 and 1 bucket was the most useless implement I ever tried. Subsequently I did not buy one. To each his own.

I just been extremely busy. Much busier than I would like to be. But I’m planning on doing more videos very soon. Thank you

I would recommend this set up. I had a 30 inch snow storm last season and it is nearly unstoppable. I can move 4+ feet of snow and eat up snowbanks no problem at all. Snowblowers are slower than pushing snow. However you can only push so much snow. A snowblower gets rid of the snow and moves it. I love my L5740. It is holding up exceptionally well. It is pre emissions. My dealer told me I can sell it for more than I bought it for in 2014. I have not intention of selling it. It is a keeper! Thanks

@@Celeco4948 wow thats impressive that this setup can handle 4 feet of snow. What year is your Kubota? How many hours does it have? have you had to replace any major components? Oh yeah from what ive seen your dealer is right

@@drzdrz209 My 5740 is a 2014. It has been flawless and the only work that has been performed is the basic maintenance. It has just under 300 hours on it.

@@Celeco4948 thats great to hear, have you looked at swapping out to Nokian Snow tires?

Are those aftermarket skid shoes or are the oem?

The Pronovost P800 TRC uses three tractor remotes. Left/right, up/down, and the rotating drum. The rotating drum will blow snow straight out of the drum on either the left or right side. It will move a greater volume of snow as opposed to simply blowing it out the chute. It moves more snow per horsepower. The rotating drum is not entirely necessary. Pronovost makes snowblowers that do not have the rotating drum function. When I have the blower hooked back up to the L5750 this coming fall I will try to do a video showing the rotating drum and how it functions.

@@Celeco4948 That makes sense. Super cool. Looking forward to seeing how this works. Do you get real heavy snows like in buffalo or washington state? I west michigan, it snows often due to lake effect, but its pretty rare to get a foot or more at once.

@@ronfox5519 No not like Buffalo. LOL. I am over by Albany, NY. I am in a valley and I don't get lake effect snow nearly as much. More from Nor'easters that come up the coast from down south. I can get two feet of snow at times though.

@@Celeco4948 Fun stuff

Yes, you can achieve a nice finished seedbed using the Hydrabucket, as you described, especially if the area is small. Where the Harley Rake shines is especially when the area is large. You get a much more uniform, even finish with the Harley Rake due to the wider width and especially because the Harley Rake has guage wheels which controls an even finished depth much better. So the Harley Rake gives a much even finished work. However, the Hydrabucket will get it close. It is a phenomenal implement. The Harley Rake will fine finish it a little better. The main difference is the guage wheels where the Hydrabucket relies on the float function. Fine grading the guage wheels on the Harley will win every time. The Hydrabucket is a must buy. Using them both together is worth their weight in gold. In alot of instances you could get away with just the Hydrabucket.

@@Celeco4948 Now instead of convincing my wife of why I “HAVE” to have just one of the implements, I’ll have my work cut out explaining why there’s a “NEED” for both! 😫 Thanks for sharing the footage and the advice!

@@robert5521 The Hydrabucket is a great implement because it will fine grade and brake up any packed material. It is nice to have a two in one implement. I just prefer the Harley Rake for fine grading. Plus you can angle the Harley Rake. I love them both. If I could only have one it would be the Harley Rake. But the Hydrabucket is definitely worth owning. Keep the drum on the Hydrabucket well greased at all times. I will be doing more videos soon. If you own both you wont be disappointed. Tell your wife I said that. LOL!

@@Celeco4948, I can see your point. That set of implements together seems to be a very handy combo. I’ll make sure that I deliver the message to my wife as them being “must have” tools, per Charles! LOL 😆

@@robert5521 Tell her I’m pulling rank on her! Lol I’m sure she’ll have some flattering things to say about me. HaHa lol

Thank you Scott. I am glad you enjoyed the video. More to come!

Thank you and you as well! 👍

Yes, that may be interesting for viewers. I will plan on doing one very soon. Discuss the construction of it and how I designed it and why. Thank you for the suggestion.

Absolutely. Air filters and keeping the radiators blown out are things a lot of people ignore. Including on tractors. The other thing is greasing equipment. It is not done enough.

A track loader operates much the same as a dozer. Tracks have their purpose. A rubber tired loader will do less turf damage. The tracks have lower ground pressure. The 97-2, like the 75-2 is a very capable machine. The lift capacity of the 100 HP, 97-2 is 6742 lbs. of breakout force. The large rates of hydraulic flow give it it's implement capability.

Thank you. I appreciate your comments. I look forward to doing some more videos with the 97-2 and maybe the others.

The 5740-4 was new in the crate in late 2014 when it bought it. The 6060 had just came out and I was in a rush to get one of the last new 5740's. I think the 6060 is probably a very good tractor. The 5740 does not regenerate and does not have a particulate filter. It is interm tier 4. The 6060 is tier 4. As the video says I like the fuel tank on top of the engine instead of under the frame. I have heard that transmission input seals have been a problem on the 40 series tractors. Luckily it hasn't been with mine. Kubota seems to update their models about every 5 years. I think it was also more to do with continual emissions requirements.

Not at all. With the exhaust going through a particulate filter and a muffler it is very quiet. Close the door and you can comfortably listen to the radio. It is amazing how quiet it is for a 100 hp motor. I feel the cab is very well insulated.

@@Celeco4948 Iguess I’ll have to demo one at the house and I worry about def also

95 and 75. - 2. Machines are loud. 97- 2 & svl75-3 are quite inside cab