Kubota expands construction equipment production in Kansas
Kubota North America has expanded construction equipment manufacturing at Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, Kansas, with the first SVL75-3 compact track loader coming off the production line.
The SVL75-3 will be assembled on the same line as the SVL65-2 using a mixed-model manufacturing approach. The expansion is intended to increase production capacity, strengthen Kubota’s U.S. and Canadian supply chain and better serve customers and dealers.
“Our expansion here in the Midwest is about better serving our dealers and customers across the country,” said Todd Stucke, President, Kubota North America. “By increasing output of America’s #1-selling compact track loader from our Kansas operations, we’re strengthening our ability to meet customer demand faster and more efficiently. This is how we are investing in American infrastructure and in the future of our company, by bringing manufacturing facilities closer to the people who depend on Kubota equipment every day. It reinforces our leadership position and our commitment to the communities we serve.”
The expansion is part of Kubota’s broader investment in Salina. The company has announced more than $300 million in construction equipment infrastructure investments in the area in recent years, including a new compact construction equipment test center for North American equipment design and engineering.
“This newly expanded production line at Great Plains in Salina represents the best of Kubota manufacturing processes, utilizing skilled craftsmanship, operational excellence, and precision engineering,” said Brian Arnold, General Manager of North America Manufacturing Unit. “Our Kansas-based team takes pride in providing equipment that’s trusted by our customers across the country, and this expansion allows us to advance our capabilities and deliver the quality and consistency our customers expect. When we strengthen our operations here in North America, we’re positioning Kubota for sustained growth and market leadership for years to come.”
