Japanese manufacturer Kubota are famous for their range of mini-excavators, although they market a range of tracked dumpers and Kubota agricultural machinery. They are renowned for their capabilities in manufacturing small diesel engines. In fact they are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of diesel engines under 100HP. They have had representation in the UK with a UK subsidiary since 1979 – based in Thame, Oxfordshire.
JN Bentley, a national civil engineering, building and MEICA contractor, which is part of the Mott MacDonald Group, is making waves in the construction and engineering industry. With an unwavering commitment to safety and quality, the company, with roots in Skipton, but now operating UK-wide, has cultivated a lasting partnership with PV Dobson and Kubota, setting a high standard for excellence in the field. For almost two decades, JN Bentley has been a loyal client of PV Dobson, a reputable dealer of Kubota excavators. This partnership has seen JN Bentley grow into one of PV Dobson’s most significant customers, boasting…>
Kubota has sponsored this years ‘Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year’ category at the UK Plant Operator of the Year 2023 competition, hosted by UK Plant Operators Magazine in partnership with the CITB and Morris Leslie. For the first time ever, the competition included a challenge specifically for micro-excavator operators. As part of its sponsorship of the event, Kubota supplied one of its leading servo controlled U10-5 micro-excavators for the competition, which was used in both the July semi-finals and the grand final which took place in September. Andrew Walker, the first-ever winner of the Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year category,…>
Hodgson Tool Hire, one of the leading independent hire firms in the North West of England, has expanded its mini-excavator fleet with the purchase of nine new Kubota machines throughout 2023 due to increased customer demand. Established in 1997, Hodgson Tool Hire is a family run business with depots in Burscough and Ainsdale. With the nine new Kubota additions, consisting of U17, U27 and K008-5 machines, Hodgson Tool Hire now boasts an 18 strong excavator fleet and has more than 50 plant items on hire throughout the North West of England. Callum Hodgson, Branch Manager at Hodgson Tool Hire, said:…>
Ardent Hire, one of the UK’s leading hire specialists, is celebrating a decade of association with Kubota. Formed as a result of the amalgamation of two existing hire firms, Ardent has grown to become one of the most trusted names in the UK hire market, now operating 10 depots nationwide. Key to that growth has been Ardent’s long-term relationship with Kubota. Jeremy Fish, CEO at Ardent Hire, explains: “Since the establishment of Ardent, the mission of Ardent has been clear – to become the UK’s premier hire company. Our partnership with Kubota has played a huge part in helping us…>
An established Isle of Wight business, with dealerships for leading brands of a range of machinery including Kubota, Merlo, Toro, and others, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1983, Stubbings Bros specialises in servicing, selling and hiring a wide range of equipment from lawnmowers and woodchippers through to mini-diggers, tractors and telehandlers. At the helm of the company is founder and Managing Director Andy Stubbings, who believes a combination of providing reliable machinery, backed-up with excellent customer service, is the key to its success. His brothers, Si and Tim, joined the company early on its development and now…>