Kubota’s SVL65-2s compact track loader.
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Kubota updates CTL and teases CONEXPO announcements
During Kubota Connect, Tim Boulds, director of product marketing for construction equipment, shared the latest developments in Kubota’s compact track loader range.
The company introduced the SVL65-2s, a refinement of the SVL65-2 launched earlier this year, incorporating comfort and convenience upgrades designed for long hours in the field.
“We wanted to improve the operator’s comfort and performance,” said Boulds. “Our customers are often out early or stay out late, so we backlit the switches and upgraded the seat. Those are small things that make a big difference.”
New standard and optional features include a 7-inch LCD monitor, keyless start, rear-view camera, Bluetooth radio, and a high-back seat available with heat and air-ride suspension. Kubota also carried over the auto-downshift system from its larger SVL75-3 and SVL97-3 models. This system automatically shifts to first gear to enhance control and efficiency.
Looking ahead, Boulds said that Kubota’s construction division is focused on both incremental improvements and broader lineup expansion.
“In construction for us over the next few years, we’re going to be updating some models, but we’re also going to be introducing some new models in addition to what we’ve just introduced,” he said. “We’re focusing on expanding product lines and incorporating some technology in there as well that I can’t talk about just yet.”
A higher-horsepower CTL will make its debut at CONEXPO 2026, bringing greater hydraulic flow and advanced power management for demanding tools such as asphalt grinders and brush cutters. Beyond that, Boulds said Kubota plans to “fill some gaps” in the lineup with additional mid-range and light-duty machines broadening the company’s reach in the compact equipment segment.
This article originally appeared in the 2025 November/December issue of Heavy Equipment Guide.
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