Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled six new pieces of construction equipment and various attachments during Kubota Connect, which was held virtually due to the global pandemic.
Kubota
October 5, 2020
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U48-5
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Excavators
Updates across Kubota’s excavator line, as well as a brand-new model were unveiled to dealers during Kubota Connect. The company announced the U48-5, Kubota’s response to the growing four-to-six ton excavator market. The reduced tail swing U48-5 compact excavator will complement the U Series and bridge a size gap between Kubota’s KX040-4 and its U55-4. In addition, Kubota will be updating several other excavators from -4 to a “next generation” of -5 models. Kubota’s next generation of excavators will include various engineering refinements with a continued focus on technology and precision control, enhanced operator comfort, and consistent high performance.
R640
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Wheel Loaders
Kubota updated its R Series wheel loader line and previewed new features for 2021 with dealers. The popular R30 Series will be updated to an R40 Series with improved visibility, enhanced comfort, and increased stability and loader lift performance. Two new models will be added to the line, replacing two prior models, and both will be available at dealerships in the first quarter of 2021.
SVL97-2
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Compact Track Loader
During Kubota Connect, Kubota previewed the new SVL97-2. The SVL97-2 will replace Kubota’s popular SVL95-2 and features improved durability, reliability by updating the DEF system and adding in-cab technology, and enhanced operator comfort. The new track loader will have an operating weight of 11,600 pounds and have a rated operating capacity of 3,200 pounds. More specs and details will be announced upon availably in Q1 of 2021.
KX057-5
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New Construction Attachments
Kubota, together with its sister company Land Pride, unveiled a variety of new attachments and implements across the construction lineup, all new for 2021. Dealers previewed new vibratory rollers, pallet forks, buckets, and a breaker for the SCL1000, hydraulic coupler for the KX and U Series excavator lines, as well as highly anticipated SC6072 skid cutter, equipped to cut grass, weeds, and brush, far exceeding the capabilities of its smaller predecessor.
The updates aim to provide customers with more flexibility to use the machines for different jobs while improving service access and everyday operation.
Public agencies responsible for maintaining large properties have several updated mower options from John Deere. The refreshed Z700 ZTrak lineup adds upgraded engines, transmissions, mower decks, and operator features across four models.
For public works operations handling infrastructure, road, and utility projects, DEVELON has added a new 33-metric-ton excavator to its equipment lineup. The DX300LC-9 combines updated controls with technology designed to address operator safety, equipment monitoring, and machine operation.
Equipment used every day in fleet maintenance shops comes with its own set of safety considerations. Following an 18-month redesign and testing process, BendPak's Ranger tire changers and wheel balancers have received certification to applicable U.S. and Canadian safety standards.
Public works operators traditionally switch positions and controls each time they reposition a backhoe during excavation. JCB's new Dual Drive system is designed to allow operators to move the machine while remaining at the excavator controls.
Slap Shot Contact Cleaner combines fast contaminant removal, rapid evaporation, moisture displacement, no-wipe
cleaning, non-conductive performance, and residue-free cleaning into a single solution.
New Classic and Pro compact loaders include enhanced controls, operator-assist technology, and jobsite awareness systems that may support municipal operations.
