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If you're moving and pushing material, grading, or demolishing, rent a compact track loader (the Kubota SVL75-3). If you're digging down into the ground — trenches, footings, septic, stumps — rent a mini excavator (the Kubota U17 or U35). That's the short version. The longer version is below, because the right call depends on your ground conditions, your access width, and how much you're trying to move.
At Titanium Equipment Group, we run newer Kubotas with A/C cabs and backup cameras, and we deliver across Georgina, Durham Region, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, and York Region. Here's how to pick.
A compact track loader (often called a skid steer, though technically the tracked version is a "track loader") is built to carry, push, and grade material on the surface. The Kubota SVL75-3 sits in the ~74–75 hp class and rides on rubber tracks, which spread the machine's weight out so it floats over soft or wet ground better than a wheeled machine.
Reach for the SVL75-3 when you're:
Because it's on tracks, it's a strong pick for soft spring ground around Lake Simcoe properties or muddy rural lots in Brock and Scugog where a wheeled machine would dig itself in.
A mini excavator is the machine for going down. The boom, arm, and bucket let you dig precise trenches and holes, then place spoil exactly where you want it. If your project has the word "dig" in it, you almost certainly want an excavator.
Reach for a mini excavator when you're:
We run two sizes. The Kubota U17 is a ~1.7-tonne class machine that fits through roughly a 3-foot gate — ideal for backyards and tight side-yard access. The Kubota U35 is a ~3.7 tonne class machine with more reach, more dig depth, and more muscle for septic, foundations, and bigger stump jobs.
| Factor | Kubota SVL75-3 (Track Loader) | Kubota U17 (Mini Excavator) | Kubota U35 (Compact Excavator) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best at | Grading, hauling, demolition | Tight-access digging | Bigger digs, foundations, septic |
| Weight class | ~74–75 hp class | ~1.7 tonne | ~3.7 tonne |
| Goes through narrow gates | No (wider machine) | Yes (~3 ft) | Tighter than the loader, but wider than U17 |
| Soft/wet ground | Excellent (tracks) | Good (tracks) | Good (tracks) |
| Digs down | Limited | Yes | Yes, deeper |
| Daily rate (from) | $350/day | $250/day | $350/day |
| Weekend (from) | $600 | $400 | $600 |
| Weekly (from) | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| Monthly (from) | $3,500 | $2,650 | $3,500 |
Rates are 2026 starting rates and don't include delivery or attachments. Contact us for a firm quote on your job.
Ground: All three of these Kubotas run on rubber tracks, so they handle soft ground far better than wheeled equipment. That said, if you're working a saturated lot in early spring or after heavy rain, the track loader's footprint and the excavator's ability to work from a stable position both help. Tell us what your site looks like and we'll steer you right.
Access: This is where the U17 earns its keep. If you need to get through a backyard gate, between two houses, or down a narrow path in an older Keswick or Sutton neighbourhood, the ~1.7-tonne U17 is often the only machine that fits. Measure your tightest pinch point before you book — a few inches decides everything.
Don't just compare daily rates — match the machine to the job so you're not renting twice. A common mistake is grabbing a track loader to dig a trench (slow and messy) or a tiny excavator to move a big gravel pile (also slow). The cheapest rental is the one that finishes your job in one go.
If your project genuinely needs both digging and material handling — say, a drainage trench plus regrading the yard — talk to us. Sometimes the smart move is the U35 for the dig and the SVL75-3 for the grading, or an operated rental so you're not learning two machines on the clock.
Is a track loader the same as a skid steer? Close. "Skid steer" usually refers to the wheeled version; the SVL75-3 is the tracked version, which gives you better flotation on soft ground. People use the terms interchangeably.
Can a mini excavator move gravel around my yard? A little, but it's not built for it. For moving piles of material across a site, a track loader is far faster and more efficient.
Will the U17 really fit through a backyard gate? The U17 is in the ~1.7-tonne class and fits through roughly a 3-foot opening. Measure your narrowest point first to be sure, and we'll confirm fit before delivery.
Do you deliver, and can you operate the machine for me? Yes on both. We deliver across Georgina, Durham Region, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, and York Region, and operated rentals are available if you'd rather we run it.
Tell us about your project and we'll match you to the right machine — no upsell, no guesswork. Call or text 437-907-0671, or email admin@titaniumequipmentgroup.ca to request a quote. We deliver across Georgina, Durham, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, and York Region.
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