TOOLS, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Q&A
WITH DAVID HART, MANAGING
DIRECTOR OF KUBOTA (U.K.) LTD
1: Going back over the past 40 years
we have seen Kubota reach many
milestones from producing the very
first fully reversible tractor to the
invention of the bi-speed turn. But
what would you say has been the
one stand out moment in Kubota’s
history that really paved the way for
the success that the brand went on
to achieve?
One of the key milestones has to
be the introduction of our G Series
Ride-on-Mowers (G2HST & G3HST).
At the time of launch, the G Series
was a relatively new concept, but its
success set the precedence and paved
the way for similar future products,
making Kubota the industry leader it
is today. This was a defining moment
for Kubota, as nationwide, Local
Authorities and Councils began to
replace walk behind mowers with
Kubota machines. This enabled them
to cover increasing acreage of grass
areas with fleets of the new mowers
and since then, many more first-class
models have been developed.
We feel it is important to learn
about the requirements of both our
customers and dealers. By paying
attention to these needs, we’re able
to develop and adapt our machines to
keep up with these changing demands,
and it all started with the success of
the G Series.
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