Kubota Breaks Ground on Kansas Test Center
Kubota begins construction on a $30M Kansas test center to expand equipment testing and U.S. operations.
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 planned 57,000-square-foot facility is designed to support engineering, testing and validation of compact construction equipment. According to the company, the site will help accelerate development cycles and improve field-validated performance by replicating real-world jobsite conditions in a controlled environment.
Kubota’s Construction Equipment Research and Development North America (CERDNA) operation, established in 2021 in Salina, will be expanded through this investment. The project also supports the company’s broader effort to strengthen its domestic supply chain and increase U.S.-based engineering capabilities.
“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 and built by Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota subsidiary. It is expected to enable performance, durability and reliability testing under repeatable conditions that mirror construction applications.
“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 project is part of its ongoing investment in North America and its construction equipment business.
