Kubota Corporation: Family of Agricultural Equipments and Machinery

Kubota Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of agricultural machineries and equipment founded in 1890. Its brands are known internationally with special focus on producing equipments that are compatible with the environment and improve the quality of life. Kubota products are marketed in over 130 countries.

For its excellence in manufacturing, Kubota was the recipient of the prestigious “Deming Award”. Another award received by Kubota was the “Sankei Newspaper Award” given at the Global Environment Awards in 1992.

The Kubota Corporation Family in the US

The Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) produces high performance farm tractors characterized with supreme maneuverability. The company was the first to introduce four-wheel drive tractor in 1974. This tractor was a 12-horse power compact tractor which became the benchmark for the industry of heavy equipment manufacturing. KTC is the leading manufacturer and distributor of under 120 horse power tractors in the US.

In the US, KTC has over 1,100 authorized dealers. Its headquarters are located in Torrance, California and its warehouses are located in Suwanee, Georgia; Groveport, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; and Lodi, California.

The Kubota Credit Corporation, USA (KCC) offers financing alternatives for Kubota customers. KCC operates in collaboration with KTC dealers to provide clients with a huge portfolio of financing and lease programs. Aside from competitive financing products, KCC also offers credit counseling.

The Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) was organized in 1988 as Kubota’s manufacturing base in North America. KMA manufactures lawn tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, backhoes, loaders and other implements.

The Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) was formed to expand the KMA’s reach. KIE also manufactures loaders, backhoes and tractor implements. On January, 2013, KIE is expected to produce compact tractors.

The Kubota Engine of America (KEA) is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM).  Its products are compact agricultural, industrial, construction and generators in gasoline and diesel engines.