New Kubota EK1 Series in Europe

[ptsg]

Although it won't be for the US market, I think some of you may find interesting learning about tractors other countries.

So Kubota in a collaboration with Escorts Limited, an Indian Indian multinational conglomerate and automotive engineering company, launched their new compact tractor series up to 25 HP.

These tractors are designed with farming in mind, as lots of people in Europe do farm for a living on a small scale. This means there is no mid PTO or HST versions. On the other hand, it has position and draft control for ground plowing and two speed PTO.

Being a collaboration with an Indian company, these new tractors do look a lot like the new Farmtrac FT26, a made in India tractor. I would like to see a Shuttle shift transmission though, like they offer on the current B2261 tractor.

The article for the new series: New Kubota EK1 Compact Tractor Series Displayed at the Salon Vert Show in France | The HeavyQuip Magazine

You can read more about this collaboration here: Kubota invests in the Indian manufacturer Escorts Limited | The HeavyQuip Magazine

 

[LouNY]

Interesting, thanks for the info.

 

[fried1765]

Although it won't be for the US market, I think some of you may find interesting learning about tractors other countries.

So Kubota in a collaboration with Escorts Limited, an Indian Indian multinational conglomerate and automotive engineering company, launched their new compact tractor series up to 25 HP.

These tractors are designed with farming in mind, as lots of people in Europe do farm for a living on a small scale. This means there is no mid PTO or HST versions. On the other hand, it has position and draft control for ground plowing and two speed PTO.

Being a collaboration with an Indian company, these new tractors do look a lot like the new Farmtrac FT26, a made in India tractor. I would like to see a Shuttle shift transmission though, like they offer on the current B2261 tractor.

The article for the new series: New Kubota EK1 Compact Tractor Series Displayed at the Salon Vert Show in France | The HeavyQuip Magazine

You can read more about this collaboration here: Kubota invests in the Indian manufacturer Escorts Limited | The HeavyQuip Magazine

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Sweet looking little tractor!
Looks like a rather narrow footprint, and high CG.
Probably a very good idea to keep the seat belt on, and make certain the ROPS bolts are properly torqued.