Mrs. Nadene and Mr. Bob Desserich, Cheyenne Kubota, USA - Luyckx
Mrs. Nadene and Mr. Bob Desserich, Cheyenne Kubota, USA - Luyckx Mrs. Nadene and Mr. Bob Desserich, Cheyenne Kubota, USA - Luyckx
Incorporating Technical and Practical Experience What were the initial steps taken to meet the development challenge? Nakata: As a late starter in the development of a CTL, there was a determination to be able to offer a superior product – one that would quickly become the leader in its field. In the formation of the development team, personnel with construction machinery experience were brought together with those having experience with tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. Their combined efforts made it possible to incorporate all of the Kubota’s technological advantages. What were your concerns as a leader of this exceptional development team? Nakata: I was particularly concerned about being able to develop a product capable of not only performing efficient operations, but also of provoking an emotional response. Along those lines, I imagined a product with a superior operational performance along with a roomy operating space, a superior all-around view, and a comfortable seat – a combination of which would enable the operator to feel and be impressed by the Kubota advantages as compared to competitors’ models. Unsurpassed Basic Performance What are the advantageous characteristics of the Kubota CTL? Nakata: First of all are the noteworthy digging force, lift capacity, stability, and operational speed of models SVL75 and SVL90. Added to that is superior operator comfort. Contributing to that comfort is the Cabin that is spacious enough to allow operators of all sizes to continue operations with minimal fatigue even after long hours on-the-job. Within the Cabin, the location of the Tool Box under the Floor Mat provides unencumbered leg room – a unique feature not offered by competitors. Also enhancing operational efficiency are the windows designed to provide improved forward, lateral, and rear views. Large, unobtrusive Tool Box Spacious Cabin Excellent visibility – 12 –
Another advantage is the ease of performing inspections and maintenance. The unique wide-opening Tilt-Up Cabin makes it possible to quickly and safely complete these tasks with the Bucket Arm remaining lowered to the ground. The wide-opening Tilt-Up Cabin makes inspection and maintenance faster and safer. What innovative Kubota technology is incorporated in these SVL models? Nakata: Of special note is the Anti-Stall Mechanism. Normally in high-load operations, even an experienced operator must pay close attention so that the engine does not stall. With this feature, however, the likelihood of such an occurrence is kept to a minimum so that the operator comfortably continues operations making maximum effective use of engine horsepower. Another unique technology not available on the models offered by competitors is the Arm Link Mechanism which makes it possible to stably raise the loaded Bucket non-stop from the ground to its highest point. Kubota’s unique Vertical Lift Outstanding Crawler Performance To overcome the effects of frequent shocks and vibrations, what steps were taken to enhance the durability of the Crawlers? Nakata: A CTL operates at nearly two to three times the speed of mini excavators. As a result, the strength and the durability of the Crawler is a critical factor. Building on the well-established technology Kubota has gained from its years of experience, careful preliminary studies were undertaken, research related to materials and methods were conducted, and the resulting materials and forms were repeatedly tested to develop Crawlers with significantly greater quality and durability than those fitted to the products of competitors. Unique Kubota Crawler Rubber Track – 13 –
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Incorporating Technical <strong>and</strong> Practical Experience<br />
What were the initial steps taken to meet the development challenge?<br />
Nakata: As a late starter in the development of a CTL, there was a determination to be able to offer a superior<br />
product – one that would quickly become the leader in its field. In the formation of the development<br />
team, personnel with construction machinery experience were brought together with those having<br />
experience with tractors, combine harvesters, <strong>and</strong> rice transplanters. Their combined efforts made it<br />
possible to incorporate all of the <strong>Kubota</strong>’s technological advantages.<br />
What were your concerns as a leader of this exceptional development team?<br />
Nakata: I was particularly concerned about being able to develop a product capable of not only performing<br />
efficient operations, but also of provoking an emotional response. Along those lines, I imagined a<br />
product with a superior operational performance along with a roomy operating space, a superior<br />
all-around view, <strong>and</strong> a comfortable seat – a combination of which would enable the operator to feel<br />
<strong>and</strong> be impressed by the <strong>Kubota</strong> advantages as compared to competitors’ models.<br />
Unsurpassed Basic Performance<br />
What are the advantageous characteristics of the <strong>Kubota</strong> CTL?<br />
Nakata: First of all are the noteworthy digging force, lift capacity, stability, <strong>and</strong> operational speed of models<br />
SVL75 <strong>and</strong> SVL90. Added to that is superior operator comfort. Contributing to that comfort is the<br />
Cabin that is spacious enough to allow operators of all sizes to continue operations with minimal<br />
fatigue even after long hours on-the-job. Within the Cabin,<br />
the location of the Tool Box under the Floor Mat provides<br />
unencumbered leg room – a unique feature not offered by<br />
competitors. Also enhancing operational efficiency are the<br />
windows designed to provide improved forward, lateral, <strong>and</strong><br />
rear views.<br />
Large, unobtrusive Tool Box<br />
Spacious Cabin<br />
Excellent visibility<br />
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