Kubota Expands U.S. Construction Equipment Testing in Kansas

Kubota North America has broken ground on a new construction equipment test center in Salina, Kansas, marking a $30 million investment in its North American operations.

The 57,000-square-foot facility is intended to support the design, engineering and validation of compact construction equipment. According to the company, the site will help accelerate development cycles and improve performance validation under conditions that replicate real-world jobsite applications.

The project builds on Kubota’s Construction Equipment Research and Development North America (CERDNA) operation, which was established in Salina in 2021 to bring engineering and testing closer to regional customers. This latest investment represents the next phase of that expansion.

“This investment reflects Kubota’s confidence in the North American construction market and our commitment to engineering machines that are built for the realities of North American jobsites,” said Brian Arnold, general manager of Kubota’s North America manufacturing unit. “Bringing expanded testing and validation capabilities to the U.S. strengthens our supply chain, accelerates development and ensures we deliver high performing compact equipment our customers can count on, supported by a strong dealer network focused on service, parts availability and keeping customers productive on the job.”

The facility will be designed by Great Plains Manufacturing and is expected to enable performance, durability and reliability testing in controlled, repeatable environments.

“This expansion is a clear statement of Kubota’s long-term commitment to investing in America and growing our compact construction business here,” said Todd Stucke, president of Kubota North America. “Kansas has been a strong partner, and the Salina facility will play a critical role as we continue to expand our construction equipment portfolio and support customers across North America.”

Kubota stated the investment supports its broader strategy to expand construction equipment capabilities and strengthen its presence in the North American market.