Kubota unveiled its next-generation Grand L70 Series in October, revealing the first ground-up redesign of the company’s top-selling compact tractors since 2013, including new backhoe and loader attachments.
In the video above, Equipment World gets an in-depth walkaround of the compact tractors, as well as live demonstrations of their many new features.
The first thing people will notice about the new six-model series is the cab with its increased glass area. Kubota ditched the six-post design of the L60 Series in favor of a four-post design that provides an additional 4 square feet of glass area for increased operator visibility. Called the ProCab, it features rounded glass, a new air-recirculation system for increased air flow, and new air-ride, swivel seats with heating. It also can be equipped with remote start, heated glass, rear wiper, and rear and side defrosters.
The new Grand L70 Series includes three versions to choose from: Deluxe, Premium and Cold Weather. Customers can opt for the factory-installed ProCab on the Deluxe and Premium models or an open-air ROPS. The Cold Weather model comes with the ProCab and is designed for comfortable and smooth use of snowblades, snow blowers and other front and rear snow implements.
The new tractors run on Kubota diesel engines ranging from 37 to 60 engine horsepower and 28 to 53 power take-off horsepower. They feature Kubota’s Common Rail System with “electronically controlled fuel injection for smooth, efficient operation,” the company says.
Deluxe models have naturally aspirated engines, while the Premium models get turbocharged. Customers can choose from 3- or 4-cylinder engines for both models.
