Kubota Kx71-3ss mini excavator without A/C

[Walter63]

I am looking at a very nice 2019 Kubota Kx71-3ss with a cab. I was surprised to find that it was built without air conditioning. On a tractor, I wouldn't even consider that, but maybe on an excavator it is more manageable. I probably wouldn't be spending an entire day in the cab, like with a tractor. Has anyone had experience with this ? Is running with the doors open a possibility ? Thanks in advance.
This machine will not be used commercially, just for small jobs. I might add that I do have a SVL75-2, and I wouldn't want to run that without A/C. Things get hot in there otherwise.

 

[CraigStu]

I wonder if the cab can be removed? On my 2018 I see several tabs w/ holes in them on the ROPS tubes that look like they might be mounts for cab panels. BTW I have only had my KX71-3 for 4-5 weeks but so far I am super happy w/ it. I am using it mostly to move pieces of trees after I drop them. Yesterday I picked up a 35ft piece of trunk 12" OD at one end and 10" at the other. Sure is nice to get it off the ground so I can chainsaw it into 10-12ft pieces.

 

[Carl_NH]

They commonly run with the door and front window latched open then the right side window opens too, and it should have a fan or you can add one.

Really depends on your climate - if in the south and southwest, yes AC is probably necessary, if more temperate areas it's a nice to have.

As you stated though its personal use, so you can pick/choose the days you use it so if its a nice machine I'd say go for it.

If you want AC, you can add 12 VAC for $900 RV Air Conditioner, 12V 10000 BTU Top Mounted Heating and Cooling Park

 

[LittleBill21]

They commonly run with the door and front window latched open then the right side window opens too, and it should have a fan or you can add one.

Really depends on your climate - if in the south and southwest, yes AC is probably necessary, if more temperate areas it's a nice to have.

As you stated though its personal use, so you can pick/choose the days you use it so if its a nice machine I'd say go for it.

If you want AC, you can add 12 VAC for $900 RV Air Conditioner, 12V 10000 BTU Top Mounted Heating and Cooling Park

excavators have 100 amp+ alternators?

 

[Walter63]

Thanks. That's sound advice. I've found, however, that if I'm running my SVL75 track steer with an open door, the interior gets awfully dirty. So I think I'll opt for either a cab with A/C, or no cab at all. Thanks again.

 

[Ken Mac]

My experience with my Takeuchi TB260 should apply to the Kubota since both are hydraulic piloted, so I'll just say that a lot of heat is generated by the hydraulics and it is very much felt on my legs while operating the machine. I don't like operating with door or windows open due to dust accumulation in cab. I personally wouldn't enjoy operating mine without a/c even in winter, unless it's really cold. For me, in my area, that's in the 30's or lower.

 

[grsthegreat]

i work with a few bobcat cabbed units, and when the AC fails... which is often,... they SUCK. even with windows and doors open its an oven in the summer.