Kubota expands European lineup with 14-Tonne excavator through OEM agreement with Sumitomo
Worldwide
Kubota Corporation (Head Office: Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan; President and Representative Director: Yuichi Kitao; hereinafter, “Kubota”) has reached an agreement with Sumitomo Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Isamu Mitsuhashi; hereinafter “Sumitomo Construction Machinery”) to receive an OEM supply of 14-ton hydraulic excavators for the European market. The product will be exhibited at Bauma 2025
Kubota enters the 14 Tonne market
. Background and objectives
- Amid growing demand for housing due to global population growth, the expected increase in construction work as a result of infrastructure investment and urban development, and the rising labor shortage at construction sites, demand for construction machinery is expected to remain robust to improve work efficiency and achieve human power saving.
- Kubota manufactures and sells compact construction machinery designed for construction work in urban areas, and maintains the leading worldwide market share for its core product line of mini excavators*2 in the sub-6-ton class*3.
*2 Hydraulic excavators under 6 tons are referred to as mini excavators.
*3 Source: Off-Highway Research 2024
- Meanwhile, various sizes of construction machinery are in use at construction sites in line with the nature and scale of the In Europe in particular, there is growing demand—even among users of Kubota’s mini excavators—for machines larger than the 8-ton class, which is the largest model that Kubota currently manufactures and sells.
- To this end, Kubota has engaged in discussions and reached this agreement with Sumitomo Construction Machinery, which manufactures and sells hydraulic excavators larger than those in the Kubota lineup and is well-regarded in the market for their fuel efficiency and superior manoeuvrability, regarding the OEM supply of 14-ton short tail swing*4 hydraulic excavators.
Excavators with a compact body, ideal for use at construction sites with limited space
- With this expansion of the product lineup, Kubota aims to further solidify its standing as a comprehensive manufacturer of compact construction machinery in the European market. Sales are scheduled to begin in spring 2026.
- Kubota and Sumitomo Construction Machinery will continue exploring the specifics of supplying products on an OEM basis to further leverage each other’s strengths to better cater to customer
Specifications
Product Overview
Model name | U145 |
Chassis weight | 14,500 to 15,200 kg |
Rated output | 76.4 kW (ISO9249） |
Intended uses | Civil engineering work (residential land development and road construction), urban infrastructure work, etc. |
Reference: Press release dated October 31, 2023
Kubota and Sumitomo Construction Machinery Initiate Talks on the Specifics of OEM Supply https://www.kubota.com/news/2023/20231031.html
About Kubota
Kubota has been a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, construction equipment, lawn mowers and Industrial Engines since 1890. With its global Headquarters in Osaka Japan, offices in more than 120 countries, and more than 55,000 employees in North America, Europe and Asia, Kubota had a turnover of $21.4 billion in 2023. Although machinery equipment is its main products line, Kubota also produces a wide range of products such as city water purification systems, irrigation systems, piping systems, roof and home construction, and large underground valves.
Our Mission
Our Brand Statement, “For Earth, For Life,” speaks to our commitment to the conservation of the environment while aiding the production of food and water supplies, which are vital to meet the needs of our society, as the world’s population continues to grow. This mission is accomplished every time a Kubota tractor harvests the land to produce food or when our construction equipment excavates to transport water or provide shelter. For more information on Kubota, please visit http://www.kubota-eu.com or http://www.kubota.com .
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