KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator, the SVL75-3 compact tracked loader, and the award-nominated mini-excavator electric retrofit option will all take pride of place on the manufacturer’s stand.
The company’s core mini-digger line-up will be represented by the recently updated U17-5 and U18-5 models, while customers will also have the opportunity to see the firm’s Terrako digital marketplace for genuine replacement parts in action.
The new U145 has been built in cooperation with Sumitomo Construction Machinery. The short tailswing excavator tips the scales at 14.5-15.2 tonnes, depending on specification. Powered by a 76.4kW (102hp) diesel engine, the machine can be equipped with a dozer blade for additional stability and versatility.
Kubota has entered the wheeled excavator market with the arrival of the KW095 and the larger KW115. The KW095 weighs 9.7-11.5 tonnes, while the KW115 has an operating weight of 10.8-12.8 tonnes. The machines have been built as part of a new partnership with Liebherr and are the first Liebherr models powered by Kubota’s V3800 Stage V diesel engine. The smaller model uses a 55kW (74hp) version, while the heavier machine has an 80kW (107hp) motor.
Kubota will also be showcasing the SVL75-3 compact tracked loader. Powered by a 55kW (74hp) Kubota diesel engine, the machine boasts a bucket breakout of 2,710kg and a rated capacity of 1,613kg at 50% tipping load. With an ‘advanced’ hydraulic system, the loader provides both standard and high-flow auxiliary power to drive a range of attachments.
With a growing number of firms looking to transition to zero emission drivelines, Kubota is offering an alternative to the battery electric models. Available for its 1.8-tonne KX019 and 2.5-tonne U27-4 mini excavators, the manufacturer has developed a retrofit modular battery pack that can be used in place of a standard diesel model’s engine. The battery pack and electric motor can be installed when a zero-emission machine is required and then returned to diesel power for other types of work. The electric retrofit system has been shortlisted for the Special Achievement Award – Leadership in Sustainability and Alternative Power category in the PlantWorx 2025 Innovation Awards.
Elsewhere, Kubota’s main 1.5-tonne mini-excavator models have benefited from a host of upgrades this year. A larger fuel tank, auto-idle, an increase in undercarriage extension width and an independent hydraulic circuit for travel are all designed to contribute to an increase in productivity and performance.
PlantWorx visitors will have the opportunity to trial Kubota’s digital parts marketplace, Terrako. Accessed through a free online account, Terrako allows companies to order and securely pay for genuine Kubota parts online. They can then pick up the parts at the dealer premises, request that the dealer deliver to site, or take the parts delivery directly from Kubota.
