LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kubota continues to expand its role in the world’s agriculture market.
The Japanese company was once known in North American circles for its well made, orange utility tractors, which got bigger over time.
Tractors got tracks, hoes and other tools and construction equipment grew.
Two years ago, Kubota bought the Norwegian farm equipment maker Kverneland.
Known better in Europe than in North America, Kverneland has been headquartered in Canada in Drummondville, Que.
This year, the Norwegian machines will begin to make their way across Canada through Kubota representatives and existing Kverneland dealers. As well, Kubota will show up in Kverneland operations.
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Known best in Canada for its forage equipment, Kverneland makes precision fertilizer spreaders and European-type seeding equipment, as well as trailed sprayers and a wide variety of tillage tools.
John Gilland of Kubota said the company plans to create a variety of new “ag implement sales opportunities that will enhance and compliment our upcoming expansion into higher horsepower (tractors).”
The company now markets tractors of up to 118 to 135 h.p.
The Association of American Equipment Manufacturers has predicted continued sales growth of tractors in that range, and farm machinery companies expect it to be a bright spot for the near future as livestock production remains profitable.
Several companies suggested at farm machinery events in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month that they expected to hear of further farm machinery company acquisitions from Kubota.
A month ago, Reuters reported that Kubota president Yasuo Masumoto was seeking a joint venture to produce tractors of at least 200 h.p.
Last December, Kubota announced plans to build a French factory for 170 h.p. tractors, which it expected to open a year from this spring.
