The KX080-4 will be prominent on the stand.
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Perfect timing
Kubota UK believes the Show is the ideal platform to display its latest products aimed at diverse hire markets. Alan Guthrie reports.
Kubota UK will be making its debut at the Executive Hire Show, and the company is relishing the opportunity to promote the very comprehensive range of equipment that it is targeting at our industry.
“Outside the North entrance to the Ricoh Arena, we also plan to have one of our larger tractors on display, again fitted with attachments to show what they can do. We see a significant hire opportunity in the construction market for such machines in the 80-135hp class. For example, contractors need to keep sites clear and minimise dust, and these requirements can be met by using a tractor fitted with a front-mounted brush and a water bowser at the rear.
“Similarly, our main stand will include a compact tractor and a ride-on mower. More building contractors are winning tenders to both construct and maintain sites that include landscaped areas, and so the appeal of this sort of equipment now extends to users beyond the traditional grounds care industry. Conversely, local authorities that need mowing equipment also use mini excavators for work in cemeteries and parks, again giving more hire opportunities outside mainstream construction.”
Kubota expects growing hire demand for its larger tractors.
“We are really excited by the prospect of meeting up with so many hire professionals in one place,” said MD Dave Roberts. “The Show is an event attended by senior executives and decision-makers, and, while we obviously hope to make contact with new customers, we are also looking forward to seeing many we already deal with, and introducing them to other products to explore other business opportunities.”
Many hirers have Kubota mini excavators in their fleets, and this product group will be well represented on the stand, with pride of place going to the 8 tonne class KX080-4. Launched last year, it has been designed to meet the stringent Stage IIIB emissions regulations, while giving enhanced performance and fuel economy compared against the previous KX080-3. “With end users becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, these are benefits that hirers can promote to customers, and the increased power capability means that machines like these can tackle jobs often undertaken with excavators of 12 tonnes or larger, particularly in more confined spaces.
“Our stand display will include popular models in the 1.5 and 3 tonne categories, fitted with some eye-catching attachments, like those available from the supplier, Exac-One. We want to illustrate the potential of these machines in diverse markets.
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Representing Kubota’s range of all-terrain utility vehicles will be the four wheel drive RTV500. It has a 15.8hp two-cylinder petrol engine that is liquid cooled to minimise noise and vibration, and also incorporates fuel injection and hydrostatic transmission. Kubota says that such vehicles have proved popular with hirers serving the events market.
“If you go to a large-scale concert or sports event you will invariably see such machines being used to carry materials during build-up and breakdown, as well as for transporting personnel during the event,” said Dave Roberts. “However, some hirers who have them in their
All-terrain vehicles like the RTV500 appeal to users in various markets.
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