How to tell if 2012 SVL90-2 is high flow

[JamesC2023]

Folks, I'm at a loss her me. Bought a used 2012 Kubota SVL90-2 and was told by the dealer that it was high flow. But now some folks said it may just be standard flow as I'm looking at mulcher type attachments.

How can I confirm my machine is high flow? There's no real clear info online or in videos and each machine is a little different depending on year model.

I have the 3 ports basically male female and a smaller port for aux. I have an aux button inside. But not the newer switch where you hold down for high flow.

Is there another way to tell? It is it factory high flow by default?

Any help or guidance would be great before I invest in attachment.

 

[mikester]

I know on the newer SVL-95 machines you can select the hi-lo flow rate through the operator control panel. Sorry can't help you on your machine.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Have the dealer SHOW you the document that says 'high' flow ?
Go online to Messicks or Kubota and lookup the parts. I'd expect a different pump for 'high' flow, perhaps larger piping/hoses as well ??
For sure 'korporate Kubota' KNOWS exactly what went into your machine during it's manufacture, it'll be in a computer somewhere.

 

[JamesC2023]

Thanks - yes, I have a message out to the dealer, hopefully they are there tomorrow. It's very frustrating as I can't find enough detail on the same year same model to compare to. I don't think it's high flow, but I want to make sure. I had another person tell me their dealer said their unit was high flow until they tried a high flow mulcher. Very frustrating.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

on your right hand control do you have an aux port variable switch? (a horizontal switch that can be depressed either left or right)

I was told this was the toggle for the flow rate on high flow systems and when depressed either left or right if active it should illuminate a light

 

[JamesC2023]

I have that aux switch but whether I hold it down or try to toggle or push harder doesn't seem to be anything other than aux on off. I see the aux icon on display. But never flashing or anything different as I mess with the switch.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

without further investigation I would suggested the variable/hi-flo option is not present or not working.

But please don't take my word as gospel as I no longer own one myself.

 

[JamesC2023]

I'm starting to think the same. You would think a dealer would know these things. Ugh.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

this is the hi-flo light you would be hoping to see.

 

[JamesC2023]

Thanks that is helpful. Let me see if I can get that indicator to come on or see it labeled anywhere.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

You have the Ports wrong,
The 2 large ports are flow, the smaller port is case drain for implements that need it.
Give me the serial number and I might be able to tell you if it's high flow.

Look at the hydraulic pump

HIGH FLOW

NOT, HIGH FLOW

 

[JamesC2023]

Not wrong, just said male female and a smaller port. That wasn't the question.

 

[edritchey]

All the Kubota machines I had with Hi flow all also had the electric pin connector yours doesn't have that connector I don't know if that makes a difference or not I know you don't need the electric for Hi Flow but all the new machines that hav e the electric connector that I've seen or used also had Hi flow hydraulics.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

So, the 'easy' way to confirm what is there, is to SEE the actual pump and compare to the dwgs that NIW posted. Hi-flow pump is longer due to the extra 'section'. Also the lower big pipe has a smaller one. I looked in the Canadian website and yeesh..the hi-flow pump is almost 3X the cost of the regular pump.
Hopefully you'll be able to open a cover plate to see what's there ?

 

[JamesC2023]

This is all super helpful. Thank you!

 

[UpNorthMI]

I have a newer high flow svl75, rocking the Aux switch to the right, towards window engages standard flow. To engage high flow you have to rock switch to left and hold down for some seconds. Good luck working things out.