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Kubota launch R070 and R090

March 19, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ellie Stansfield

Kubota launch R070 and R090: Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, today announces the launch of its next-generation wheel loaders, the R070 and R090. The new machines are suitable for use in agricultural, construction and groundcare environments. Redesigned inside and out, the new machines are built to get the job done quickly, […]

The World has changed but Turf still Matters

March 18, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Scott MacCallum

The World has changed but Turf still Matters: Sadly, I’m no longer a young guy, but in my late 50s, as I am, I can never recall a time like these. We’ve had the bank crash; we’re in the middle of BREXIT and now we have the Coronavirus. Things do happen in threes. The first […]

Kubota launch R070 and R090

March 19, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ellie Stansfield

The World has changed but Turf still Matters

March 18, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Scott MacCallum

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Kubota launch R070 and R090

March 19, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Ellie Stansfield

Kubota launch R070 and R090: Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, today announces the launch of its next-generation wheel loaders, the R070 and R090.

The new machines are suitable for use in agricultural, construction and groundcare environments.

Kubota launch R070 and R090

Redesigned inside and out, the new machines are built to get the job done quickly, easily and efficiently. Both the R070 and R090 wheel loaders boast a fully enclosed glass cabin for improved visibility, as well as a more ergonomic control layout. New features include:

High visibility cabin – Enlarged glass surface
Full opening right window – Air conditioning (optional)
New loader boom design – Adjustable right wrist rest
Digital display – Large foot space
Full suspension seat – Tiltable steering wheel

Long reach and excellent lifting power ensures superior performance for a wide range of loader tasks. Both machines have a high lifting capacity (R070: 1880 kgf, R090: 2160 kgf), enabling operators to smoothly manoeuvre materials. All major loader functions are on a single RH lever that is easy to operate with just one hand, both on the R070 and R090. The 2-step speed control switch enables the operator to quickly change speeds for optimum efficiency.

Kubota’s V2607 direct-injection engine is now fully Stage-V compliant and fuel efficient. Additionally, the new and improved DPF reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals.

“We know our customers want versatile, reliable, low maintenance machines, which is why the R070 and R090 are designed to meet Kubota’s exacting standards of quality and performance. The wheel loaders are designed to be easy to maintain, with areas that require routine maintenance easily accessible for fast and straight forward servicing.”, said Rob Edwards, Business Development Manager for Agriculture at Kubota UK.

Glen Hampson, Business Development Manager for Construction at Kubota UK, said “We’re really proud to introduce our new and improved wheel loading machines. Both the R070 and R090 are built for enhanced performance, with productivity features and power to spare. They’re also built for safe and simple operation, even by operators with no loader experience.”

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March 18, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Scott MacCallum

The World has changed but Turf still Matters: Sadly, I’m no longer a young guy, but in my late 50s, as I am, I can never recall a time like these. We’ve had the bank crash; we’re in the middle of BREXIT and now we have the Coronavirus. Things do happen in threes.

The first two had, and are continuing to have, devastating impacts on our lives, but the third has the potential to change everything.

As I write, we are in the equivalent of the dentist waiting room – the anticipation, the dread, and let’s face it, the fear of what is to come.

I’d like to say that this is the worst bit, it usually is, and that once we are in the midst of it all we will find a new normality. But I don’t know. The talk of the impact on our collective health and the devastation that will occur when we are not in a position to earn a living, through self-isolation or the loss of job is truly frightening and no-one, not even Donald Trump, is in a position to predict what the world will look like when the dust finally settles.

The natural inclination is to feel that there is nothing little old me can do to make a difference; such is the enormity of it all. But some people have thought, and acted, beyond that and are doing whatever they can to help others – setting up community delivery programmes, making sure the elderly and self-isolating are not lonely and do have provisions if they cannot get out, or if they do not have the money to provide.

It warms the heart and counters those other news reports of those who are in denial – the “It’s only a bit of flu” merchants – who not only become prime spreaders of the virus, but take up the valuable time of police and medical services, who have many better things to do than cautioning the brainless to act appropriately.

Our industry is relatively small, and in many ways particularly vulnerable both health-wise and commercially – not even our most ardent supporters could describe us as an essential service. I’d like to think, however, that the nature of our business and the quality of people who inhabit it is our strength. We can, and do, help each other.

Businesses are slashing budgets – they have no option – but while not wishing to compare ourselves to those essential medical staff, safe, outdoor spaces will increasingly become sanctuaries for many and will need to be maintained. Sport of the participation variety if not the spectator, will be important for the health and well-being of the nation, whether it be the Sunday league or the Saturday fourball.

We do need to keep working and, if that means an even more increased spirit of co-operation and sharing of manpower or equipment, we should look to make it happen.

Turf Matters will act as a conduit to anyone looking for help, or anyone with help to offer, so please use our digital platforms for that purpose. We can’t guarantee to provide an answer but please see it as Turf Matters trying to do its little bit.

Yes, things will not be the same, perhaps they will never be, but what can remain is our spirit to help keep the wagons rolling.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” Charles Dickens.

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Kubota launch R070 and R090

The World has changed but Turf still Matters

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Kubota launch R070 and R090

Kubota launch R070 and R090: Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, today announces the launch of its next-generation wheel loaders, the R070 and R090.

The World has changed but Turf still Matters

The World has changed but Turf still Matters: Sadly, I’m no longer a young guy, but in my late 50s, as I am, I can never recall a time like these. We’ve had the bank crash; we’re in the middle of BREXIT and now we have the Coronavirus. Things do happen in threes.

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