150 hp and 200 hp Kubota ?

Marek · Nov 9, 2013

Any inside information on the new 150 hp Kubota and 200 hp Kubota tractors that will be released next year ?

PHILIP8N · Nov 9, 2013

Heard rumors 2+ years ago from VP Marketing of Kubota Idustrial Engines from Japan when he visited our factory that they were working on an inline 6. Have not heard or seen anything since. Philip.

MHarryE · Nov 10, 2013

I read an interview with a top Kubota exec in one of my engineering journals. He said the market was not large enough for a player like Kubota to enter at this time with their own design and manufacture product, but there was demand. He said they were investigating with a large manufacturer (or more than one). Could be rebranding with different appearance, could be a new Kubota engine installed in a chassis from a large player. At Cat we supplied some components to New Holland where they used them on their line with many of their components and the smaller Challengers were born. This appeared to be Kubota's path unless the source was throwing the hunters off the scent.

Baby Grand · Nov 10, 2013

I think it's wolf bait, as MHarryE allowed. Their move into hay and forage equipment makes me think
they are laying the groundwork to go big(ger).

bigbull338 · Nov 10, 2013

theres no doubt in my mind that kubota is going to build higher hp tractors in the future.when they add the hay line they are moving to offer a complete line of equipment to fit any1s needs.

AGRIMAN · Nov 10, 2013

It will be interesting to see if they jump. Once they cross into the 150+ market it will be a whole new ball game. It seems to me that hay equipment would be a safer bet and more inline with their current market.

sixdogs · Nov 10, 2013

Kubota is into the hay market?

MHarryE · Nov 10, 2013

They bought Kvernland in Norway over a year ago. Many large ag products.

sixdogs · Nov 11, 2013

MHarryE said:
They bought Kvernland in Norway over a year ago. Many large ag products.

That's a really big deal for Kubota. Kvernland makes some beautiful products, especially in tillage. Their plows are legendary and have won many plowing championships over the years. I could see Kubota's attraction to that company.