Kubota releasing 2 tracked skid steers

[Digdeep]

Has that been announced or is it just speculation?

I have talked to former coworkers still at Bobcat and it is still speculation, but it does seem to make sense to me that a future change is in order.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

I've said it before, I'd take a good look at a Kubota machine. I have owned 9 (two currently) Bobcats with Kubota motors in the last 8 years. I love the Kubota and feel like the motor is well made, well balanced, and quality work. While I haven't operated Kubota heavy equipment, I am so happy with their motors that I would take a good look at their machines when they are available. Of course, it would take a lot to pull me back from Bobcat. Cat tried but I ultimately sold my C series and went back to Bobcat. I'm curious to see what Kubota has come up with. I have some pics but I would like to see a machine up close.

 

[BleedGreen]

Not true. L39 has 3.

I stand corrected... The specs I saw showed only two pumps.

 

[Villengineer]

Anybody know who is going to be their attachment supplier? Are they going to carry the Landpride agreement into this product line?

 

[Dargo]

I guess I thought Yanmar was Chinese cause every engine block or major part is stamped China but I should have thought that they originated from Japan where most high quality Asian equipmet does.

I've never seen anything marked "made in China" on any Yanmar diesel engine. I've seen dozens in marine applications and have owned several in JD tractors and high quality track loaders. You might find a hose clamp on one that was made in China but, in the demanding marine applications, I've never seen anything but extremely high quality Japanese made equipment with the Yanmar name attached to it.

It's possible that some Chinese company makes knock-offs. I don't know. Maybe you can buy Chinese made Yanmar engines where they sell Rolecks watches. LOL

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Anybody know who is going to be their attachment supplier? Are they going to carry the Landpride agreement into this product line?

They are building their own buckets. Beyond that, I've not seen any formal relationship with an attachment company. I don't think they need to do that really, its very easy for a dealer to pickup an attachment line.

 

[Tags]

I actually had an opportunity to thumb through the literature for the new track machines today. From what I was told the non-cab versions are due out in September and cab versions are due out in December. Looks like a real nice machine, the cab looks huge and the front door will be a roll up design like the Taks. The salesman I spoke with had the opportunity to run both the 75 and the 90 and was very impressed with both and said it beats everything else out there, who knows about that, only time will tell....