History for KUBOTA Mini Excavator

Under the background of Japan’s postwar reconstruction,in 1953, Kubota established Kubota Construction Machinery Co., Ltd, focusing on power shovels.

In 1956, Kubota developed the 4 ton Mobille Crane KM40 for port use.

After 1965,amid the economic boom,one of the greatest factors for the development of the construction machinery industry, was the advancement in hydraulic technology introduced from Europe around 1960. Ceasing this opportunity, Kubota signed a partnership agreement with Weyhausen company in West Germany in 1966 and resolved to develop Kubota’s first hydraulic shovel, Atlas, as a flagship model.

In order to stand out in the competitive market during the “Building a New Japan” boom,KUBOTA implemented a policy focusing on “compactness.”

In 1973,the mini excavator KH1 with 360 degree turning structure was developped, which became the base for Kubota’s mini excavators.

Later in 1980, the target of construction projects shifted to improving living environments, and small-scale urban construction works increased,  the mini excavator series products such as KH5H and KH90,KH007 ,and KX012/KX014 were produced.

In the dawn of the 21st century, the sales of 6-8 ton equipment, which was smaller than a 10+ton hydraulic shovel and larger than a 6-ton mini excavator, drastically grew. Therefore, Kubota developed the 8 ton excavator KX080-3 for overseas sales, which became its top-of-the-line model, featuring the benefits of the mini backhoe.

Upon the 40th anniversary of the release of the Mini Excavator in 2013, the total number of production reached 400,000.

Notably, the Compact Track Loader (CTL) was decisive, responding to the needs of hauling, loading, and land-leveling in North America. In addition, it released the Skid Steer Loader (SSL) in 2015, which can also be used in farm fields.

With the Hope of Realizing a Cleaner Environment.KUBOTA released the ZEPH Series with new-generation emission controlled engines in 2007, and the TOUGH Mini Excavator Series with downsizing turbo engines in 2009. Pursuing both clean emissions and powerful excavating performance to the maximum, they became models for the future development of construction machinery around the world.

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