SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network.
The move follows a period of portfolio diversification for SMT GB, including the 2024 acquisition of AGGPRO and official dealer appointments from Unicontrol in 2022, Dynapac in 2024, and Volvo Penta Industrial in 2025.
While SMT GB continues to serve customers directly for heavy machinery and general purpose-equipment (GPE), the firm explained that its compact strategy is built on a specialist partner model. The acquisition of Kioti distribution rights reinforces this approach, allowing SMT GB to support a wide network of independent specialists.
SMT GB added that there will be no immediate changes to existing dealer structures and all specialist compact partners for the Volvo, Dynapac, and Kioti brands will continue to trade under their current arrangements. However, the acquisition enables SMT GB compact division to provide unified support structure across all three brands.
The industry will see the results of this alignment at the upcoming Hillhead exhibition where Kioti tractors, UTVs, and skid-steer loaders will be showcased on the SMT GB stand alongside Volvo and Dynapac machinery.
Ryan Hollebone, director of compact equipment at SMT GB, said, “Bringing Kioti UK into the SMT GB organisation allows us to align the Kioti, Volvo, and Dynapac brands and their dealer networks into one well-supported structure. Ultimately, SMT is here to help all of our partners grow their businesses.”
The acquisition coincides with the 25th anniversary of Kioti in the UK. Patrick Desmond, general manager of Kioti UK, commented, “As we celebrate 25 years of Kioti in the UK, it’s the perfect time for our next chapter. Our customers will still deal with the same team they know and trust, but with the added weight of SMT’s infrastructure behind us.”
