Kverneland weighs into Kubota punch

So in the future you will see Kubota-badged spreaders, balers and tillage, including Kverneland mouldboard ploughs.

Early plans ironically will see Kubota compete against its sister company Kverneland, which will continue to be distributed in Australia by PFG.

"Kverneland Group is the world's number one in sales of mouldboard ploughs, including its biggest 12-furrow model," Ms Maris said. "But Kubota mouldboards will be size-limited to match the companty's tractor power segments.

"The bigger models will be sold under the Kverneland name."

For example, Kubota's new RM Series mouldboard ploughs are aimed at light to heavy soil conditions and tractors up to 150kW (200hp) which is at the top end of Kubota's flagship 127kW (170hp) Premium KVT M7171.

But in specifying 150kW, it is indicative of where Kubota sees itself going into higher horsepower models in the future.

Last week, dealers saw two new Kubota mouldboards unveiled - the RM2005 and 3005V.

The former is described as an entry-level model for tractors rated up to 112kW (150hp)

This mounted reversible plough is aimed at intensive ploughing for small to medium-sized farms.

The 3005V is a three to six furrow model with a power requirement up to 150kW.

Both models are aimed at light to heavy soil conditions and standard Auto-line system guarantees the correct pull line at any time.

The models are fitted with an induction heat-treated one box section frame with no welding to avoid weaknesses.

The headstock and its main shaft are also heat-treated for maximum strength while there is a choice of 85cm (34in) or 100cm (40in) interbody clearance.

The clever design of the plough, and of the bodies associated to heat-treated steels and hollow legs, reduce the weight of the plough and make it easy to lift and to pull.