Kubota engines

[5030]

I always thought that Kubota built their own engines. I was at the "barn" today and we were all talking tractors of which I am a minority owner and one of the Deere guys told me that Kubota dosen't build their own engines. I countered that smaller Deeres were Yanmar and that NH wasn't NH but some other engine even though I don't know which. I was surprised that Kubota didn't build their own engines. I kinda told him he was full of poop. Is he?

 

[Von]

Its my understanding that Kubota is the only one who does make there own engines for their tractors.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Kubota is probably the only manufacturer who builds all the major components of its tractor (engine, transmission, differential) I have been to one of their plants outside of Tokyo and have seen with my own eyes the assembly line from start to completion. When you are running ahead of the pack someone will always be shooting at you!

 

[markie61]

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Kioti/Daedong does, as well.
NH engines are built by Shibaura.
Kubota's engines are, in fact, put in OTHER brands, besides Kubota (TYM/Scorpion for one.) Every one I have seen has a plate that says "Kubota." Yes, I smell "poo". /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Mark

 

[JATO_RaT]

Kubota's website talks about this very fact somewhere. They seem most proud that they engineer many of their tractors parts including and especially the engines both gas and diesel. It was in the website explaining about all the countries of the world they are in and about 150,000 employees worldwide. Bobcat uses Kubotas diesel in many of their products. Did I mention how smooth and quiet my L3830 HST is? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Rat...

Better yet, check out this Kubota Engine Division

 

[upgw]

Well, the D905 in by BX2200 is a commercial Kubota generator engine...yup, they make their own engines.

 

[5030]

RaT:

I think I'll take my "barn" buddy a clean pair of BVD's

 

[BillyP]

I think it would be safer to say Kubota engineers their own engines. I don't know of any company that produces everything in their own engines...rearends...trannys...

 

[TresCrows]

No, actually Kubota Corporation does build their own engines and esentially 100% of the unit. Unless something has changed in the last period of time. I don't think the wheels are made by Kubota and I know the tires are not and there could be other bits and pieces but the drive train and all that is included in that is made by Kubota including the chassis etc. Kubota is a fairly large industrial conglomerate and has the resources to build in house. Aside from perhaps Kioti no other tractor company builds their tractors, they farmout pieces including engines all over. I know nothing about the very large JD and MF stuff so I am only talking about CUTs.
Yep, they are full of poo. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif, where would they have gotten such an idea. I sense jeoulosy and an attempt to rationalize. J

 

[TresCrows]

BillyD, do not take my previous post personal, I was not responding to you--this response is to you--you are incorrect--it is Safe to say that Kubota, unlike JohnDeere, does in fact build their own engines, drivetrains and the majority of the unit which has long been one of their claims to fame and a selling point and given the low problem history of Kubota tractors the "in house" control of quality must be paying off. I am confident that JD specs a good tractor and I am equally confident Kubota BUILDS a good tractor. Oh, I am looking at the plate on my engine right here--yep made in Japan by Kubota. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
My patriotism is not defined by the appliances I purchase and use but by the ideals I hold true to. J

 

[_RaT_]

As I mentioned Billy P, try this link, there is a wealth of info there. RatKubota Engine Division

 

[BillyP]

No offense, I was just referring to what a Kubota salesman told me.

 

[5030]

RaT:

I checked out the website for Kubota engines last night and it's pretty impressive. My "poop" buddy has a computer and an internet connection too. I'm going to give him the site address along with the underwear today.

I kinda thought that Kubota did build their engines in-house. After all, I see their engines in everything from de-watering pumps to stationary gen sets.

 

[fishman]

Kubota lawn tractors use Kohler and Kawasaki gas engines that are relabeled with a big "Kubota" sticker. Mine has a 15 hp Kohler engine, says so right on the side. But then, maybe it isn't a real tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Now, the diesel engines are another story. It's pretty clear that they are Kubota designed and manufactured. One of the many reasons I have a B2910.

 

[Pks]

Are you really goin' ta take a pair of shorts to you Barn Buddy? That's funny. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[5030]

Pks:

yep, an old ratted out pair. My wife says I have quite a few of them anyway!!

 

[RobertN]

The Bobcat S185 I have been using again this week has a 56hp turbo Kubota engine in it. It has some serious work power.

So much work power, and so many attachments, I wonder if they might be more useful than a CUT. It is amazing the implements they have. Even rotary mowers... A mid-sized Bobcat with a smooth bucket, tooth bucket, and a rotary mower could do anything most CUT's can do around my property. And, get this, they rent attachment, lots of them. I have not found anyone around here that rents 3pt attachments...

I used to volunteer fire fight. The new engine at the station had a mounted skid pump for wildland pump and roll operations. The skid pump had a Kubota engine.

Anyways, yes, Kubota makes some good engines...

 

[TresCrows]

I am not totally sure but I think Kubota also has some industrial turbines. I think they are used in some kind of portable desalination plant to run generators for electricity. I think I read about this but I maybe confused with some other company /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif.
Yes, I would imagine the big Kubota turbo diesels do make serious power. I am also certain I have seen Kubota engines in GrassHopper mowers and you know it is not entirely impossible that one day John Deere could spec a Kubota engine. I for one am looking forward to that day. I think it would end the JD vs Kubota and anti Americanism type stuff. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Yep, Kubota powered JD CUTs, maybe they will even buy that portion of JD's buisness or form a partnership, even better. It could happen. J