One Million
1 Million
Milestone
CELEBRATING ONE MILLION EXCAVATORS PRODUCED
SUCCESS BUILT ON INNOVATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
More than 1,000,000 Kubota mini-excavators have been produced worldwide.
Since pioneering their introduction in 1974, we’ve led the way with leading edge engineering and innovative technology in the manufacture of high-quality, performance mini-excavators. All supported by a first-class dealer network. No wonder Kubota is such a popular choice around the world.
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The collaboration with Kubota has proved to be extremely positive for Tramann+Sohn. The partnership has enriched the company’s product offering and strengthened its market presence.
On the occasion of Kubota’s impressive milestone of producing its one-millionth compact excavator, we speak with Helge Tramann, Managing Director of Tramann+Sohn. As one of the first and largest authorised Kubota dealers in Europe, Tramann+Sohn has played a significant role in the distribution and success of Kubota machines. In this interview, we learn more about the long-standing partnership between Tramann+Sohn and Kubota, the challenges and successes the company has experienced, as well as future prospects in the construction machinery industry.
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MARKET LEADER FOR OVER 25 YEARS
For over 25 years Kubota has been the best seller in the sub 8-tonne mini-excavator market in the UK and Europe – trusted and used from building sites to highways, and forestry to major construction projects.
TRUSTED PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY
We earned our position as the market’s best-selling mini-excavators built on a solid reputation for providing robust, high performing and reliable machines, with outstanding comfort, efficiency and excellent residual value
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Part of our success is thanks to our extensive network of local dealers. Each and every one is committed to providing first-class customer service, expert insight, outstanding support, and unrivalled professionalism.
History
We proudly celebrate the production of our 1 millionth compact excavator—a significant milestone in Kubota’s history.”
This achievement is a proof to the trust of our valued customers and reflects our commitment to quality and innovation. Our compact excavators have become essential tools worldwide, and we are grateful for the support we receive from our customers. This milestone showcases the hard work of our team and our dedication to providing top-notch solutions. This success is also thanks to our worldwide dealer network which is promoted and providing the service everywhere on the planet with high standard of quality.
We look to the future with optimism as we continue to develop innovative products that meet the highest standards.
Innovation
50 YEARS OF INNOVATION
HISTORY OF KUBOTA MINI-EXCAVATORS
IMPROVING EFFICIENCY
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Improving the efficiency of construction work is essential to everything the Kubota Group does: saving labour, maximising production, overcoming the limitations of equipment, enabling more precision and sustainability.
We do this by leading the way through innovative solutions that use breakthrough technology, advanced connectivity, improved efficiency and environmentally responsible approaches to everything from alternative sources of power to emissions reduction and reduced maintenance.
Kubota Tracking System
Check the status of your fleet anywhere, anytime, from any device. The Kubota Tracking System uses advanced telematics to check the status of construction machinery using PCs, smartphones, and tablets. So you can easily access vehicle information, maintenance data, location, alerts, and operational status at any time, helping to make service support in emergencies faster and simpler, resulting in less downtime.
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Electric Retrofit Kit
Retrofit electrification enables zero emissions, quieter operations, and stable costs for eco-friendly performance. Kubota’s electric retrofit and powerpack provides a sustainable solution for your Kubota excavator.
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Ecology
TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Kubota Group is committed to contributing to the development of a sustainable society and protecting the environment.
Lower environmental impact: Kubota’s Stage V compliant engines offer low emissions as well as high fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance. In addition, all Kubota Stage V engines are HVO-ready (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).
Versatile engine design: Modified existing engines that can use alternative fuels such as LPG to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Adopting new power sources: Kubota is meeting the challenges of infrastructure development, - whilst complying with strict emission and noise requirements - by developing electric construction machinery. These innovative machines offer the same levels of productivity and reliability you’d expect from a non-electric Kubota, but with reduced downtime and low or zero emissions
EVEN MORE TO COME
iConstruction
Kubota is bringing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to civil engineering and construction processes.
ICT Navigator
3D positioning system: a perfect combination of Kubota mini excavators (MBs) with Topcon’s Layout Navigator to create a 3D, precision laser-based positioning system. This means that surveying, operator navigation, and simple design data creation is now a one-person job.
ICT Blade Control
High precision levelling automated: With Topcon’s layout navigator fitted to your Kubota excavator, blade control is precise and automated. This means you can carry out high precision levelling operations using simple levers.
Enhanced Safety
Safe working is essential on any construction site. Unsafe working not only risks the health of operators, other workers and the public, it can result in costly downtime and reputational damage. Kubota is constantly looking at ways to enhance the safety of our machines.
AI Safety Package
Improved safety through AI-driven ultra-wide angle rear camera, cloud recording, and driver alerts. A package product developed in collaboration with Xacti Corporation aimed at enhancing safety, a top priority at construction sites. The AI-driven package enables Kubota mini excavators to achieve high levels of safety more efficiently.
- Advanced rear monitoring system with high performance ultra-wide-angle camera
- Two-stage operator alerts based on distance
- Drive recorder functionality and cloud recording service
