Tractors have spearheaded the successful development of the agricultural sector: ever since the dawn of the twentieth century, they have helped to ensure soaring yields while reducing the amount of heavy labor involved. Just like automobiles, tractors are undergoing an evolutionary process that is also closely linked to the digitalization of farming ‒ the trend towards Smart Agriculture.
Kubota, the Japanese mechanical engineering group, is one of the world's leading suppliers of tractors – and it has already delivered more than five million of these tractors worldwide. Originally established at Osaka in 1890 as a water pipes supplier, Kubota's present-day portfolio comprises construction and agricultural machinery, engines, utility vehicles and related industrial products. In its Engines division alone, Kubota has delivered over 30 million units. With more than 43,000 employees and annual sales in excess of EUR 15 billion, the company leads the tractor and harvester markets in particular: Kubota sells its products in over 120 countries across the globe.