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Kubota Corporation (株式会社クボタ? Kabushiki-kaisha Kubota) is a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan.
The company produces many products including tractors and agricultural equipment, engines, construction equipment,vending machines, pipe, valves, cast metal, pumps and equipment for water purification, sewage treatment and air conditioning.
The company is listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the TO

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100[4] and Nikkei 225[5]

Kubota History

1890
• Kubota Corporation was established as a manufacturer of cast-iron water pipes in Osaka, Japan.
1922
• Start production of the horizontal type water-cooled kerosene engine “A” for agricultural use at the Funade-cho plant.
1931
• Start production of diesel engines for land use.
1937
• Establishment of the Sakai Plant for the exclusive production of engines.
1950
• Start production of the first horizontal type water-cooled diesel engine (HD5, HD8, HD10).
1953
• The multi-purpose KND 8 won the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award at The Compact Multi-purpose Inner Combustion Engine Comparison Contest
1956
• Start production of air-cooled gasoline engine (AK2: Tailored Use, Multi-purpose).
1958
• Start production of horizontal type diesel engine with radiator – KNDR5.
• Start production of 2-cycle horizontal type diesel VA, VC.
1959
• Start production of water-cooled vertical type diesel engine (UH).
• Start production of air-cooled 4-cycle gasoline engine.
1972
• Establishment of Kubota Indonesia (Present day PTKI).
1975
• Establishment of the Tsukuba Plant.
• Development of the GN series.
1976
• Development of the E-Series horizontal type diesel series (the birth of Kubota’s original TVCS system).
1978
• Establishment of The Siam Kubota Industry Co., Ltd. (Thailand).
1981
• Establishment of Kubota Engine Division.
1982
• Establishment of Kubota Engine Sales＆Service Co,Ltd..
• Development of the direct-injection type compact diesel engine.
1983
• Development of the world’s first 82mm stroke, less than 500cc per cylinder, water-cooled multi-cylinder direct-injection diesel engine.
• Development of the world’s smallest, 62.2mm stroke, 200cc per cylinder, multi-cylinder diesel engine series, Super Mini.
1984
• Development of the EA engine series.
• Development of DG1402 water-cooled gas engine.
• Development of the air-cooled gasoline generator, NA series.
1985
• Establishment of the Sakai Rinkai Plant for the exclusive production of engines.
1987
• Achievement of the 10 million accumulated engine production unit.
• Development of the super OHV air-cooled gasoline engine series.
• Development of the Super Five Series diesel engines (equipped with the New TVCS combustion system which has improved the output, fuel efficiency, and emissions).
1988
• Development of the oil/air- cooled diesel engines OC52 and OC62.
• Development of the New Super Mini 68mm stroke series diesel engines.
1990
• Development of the Super Three 92.4mm stroke series diesel engines.
1993
• D1105-E diesel engine, equipped with E-TVCS, became the world’s first off-road engine under 25 HP to pass the CARB ULGE (California Air Resources Board’s Utility, Lawn & Garden Equipment Engines) emission regulations.
1994
• Sakai Rinkai Plant, Tsukuba Plant, and Sakai Plant all earned the Certification of the Quality Management System ISO9002.
1995
• Start production of engines in compliance with the CARB regulations.
1996
• Start production of engines in compliance with the Japanese MOC (formerly known as the Ministry of Construction; currently the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport) regulations.
1997
• Development of the 110mm stroke series (V3300, V3300-T, V3300-TI).
• Establishment of Kubota Engine America Corporation.
• Tsukuba Plant earned the Certification of the Environmental Management System ISO14001.
• Development of the dual-fuel engine, DF750.
1999
• Establishment of the Engine Research & Development Facility, and Quality Inspection Facility within the Sakai Rinkai Plant.
• Start production of engines in compliance with the U.S. E.P.A. (Environment Protection Agency).
2000
• Sakai Rinkai Plant and Sakai Plant earned the Certification of the Environmental Management System ISO14001.
• Development of the 102.4mm stroke series 03M diesel engine.
• Development of the 110mm stroke 4-valve direct-injection (E-CDIS) series (V3300DI, V3300DI-T).
• Development of the C-OHV gasoline engines GR130, GR170, and GR250.
• Development of the water-cooled, 2-cylinder OHC type GZ engine series.
2001
• Development of the water-cooled gasoline and dual (gasoline/LP gas) fuel engines in compliance with the U.S. LSI emission regulations.
2002
• The 80th anniversary is celebrated from a start of production.
• Achievement of the 20 million accumulated engine production units.
2003
• Start emission regulation for LEMA (below 19 kW SI engine).
• Development of the New Super Mini 73.6mm stroke series diesel engines (Z602, D902).
• Development of the dual-fuel engine, DF972.
• Development of the 120mm stroke series (V3800, V3800DI-T).
2005
• Start production of V3007-DI/V3307-DI.
2006
• Start emission regulation for LEMA Tier1(below 19 kW CI engine).
• Start production of D1305.
2008
• Establishment of Kubota Engine (SHANGHAI) Co.,Ltd..
• Start production of V2607-DI.
• Start production of V6108.
2009
• Start emission regulation for LEMA Tier2(below 19 kW CI engine).
2011
• Establishment of Kubota Engine (Thailand) Co.,Ltd..
• Achievement of the 25 million accumulated engine production units.
• Achievement of the 10 million accumulated diesel engine production units.
• Kubota diesel engines between 56 and 130 kW the first in the world to receive certification for CARB Tier4 Interim emission regulations.
• Start production of WG series dual fuel engines.
2012
• The 90th anniversary is celebrated from a start of production.
• Start emission regulations for EPA Interim Tier4 and EU Stage ⅢB（56-130 kW）.
• Start production of V3 series engines in compliance with the EPA/CARB Tier4 Interim, EU Stage ⅢB emissions standards.
• Start production of V6108 in compliance with the EPA/CARB Tier4 Interim, EU Stage ⅢB emissions standards.
• Start production in Kubota engine (Thailand) Co.,Ltd..
• Kubota diesel engines between 19 and 56 kW to receive certification for CARB Tier4 emission regulations.
• Establishment of Kubota Engine (WUXI) Co.,Ltd..
2013
• Start emission regulations for EPA/CARB Tier4（19-56 kW） and EU Stage ⅢB（37-56 kW）.
• Start production of Kubota 07 series engines in compliance with the EPA/CARB Tier4, EU Stage ⅢB emissions standards.
• Start production of Kubota 03 series engines in compliance with the EPA/CARB Tier4, EU Stage ⅢB emissions standards.
• Start production of Kubota 05 series engines in compliance with the EPA/CARB Tier4 emissions standards.
2014
• Start production in Kubota Engine (WUXI) Co.,Ltd..
• Expands Diesel Engine Line-Up by Adding New Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Only Option in compliance of EPA/CARB Tier4 (19-56 kW).
• Kubota diesel engines between 56 and 130 kW to receive certification for EPA/CARB Tier4, EU Stage IV emission regulations.
2015
• Start emission regulation for EPA Tier4（56 kW～）.
• Start production of diesel engines between 56 and 130 kW in compliance with EPA/CARB Tier4, EU Stage IV emission standards.
• Start production of WG3800.
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Kubota Contact Information

Kubota – Headquarters
2-47, Shikitsuhigashi 1-chome
Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-8601, Japan
TEL.(81)-6-6648-2111
Website: https://global.engine.kubota.co.jp/en/index.html
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EUROPE

Kubota Europe S.A.S. (Germany, France, UK)

ASIA & OCEANIA

Kubota Engine (SHANGHAI) Co., Ltd. (China)
Kubota Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)
SIAM KUBOTA Corporation Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
Sime Kubota Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
P.T. Kubota Indonesia (Indonesia)
Kubota Tractor Australia Pty Ltd. (Australia)

JAPAN

Kubota Corporation-Global (Japan)
Kubota Corporation-Global Engine Division (Japan)

NORTH AMERICA

Kubota Engine America Corporation (USA & Canada)

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Kubota
4-Stroke Cycle Gasoline, LPG & Natural Gas Engines

TABLE KEY:
⊗ = Data Not Available from Data Source. ? = …? = ¿…? = Data Not Confirmed.
CYL = Cylinder Configuration-Number:
^  Cylinder Configuration: u… = Vertical (Upright). h… = Horizontal (Flat). S = Single Cylinder. I = In-Line.
DISPLACEMENT: …cc = Cubic Centimeters (cm³). …L = Liters (Litres). …ci = Cubic Inches (in³).
POWER: kW = Kilowatts. HP = Horsepower. PS = Pferdestärke (Metric Horsepower).
@RPM = Power Ratings @ Revolutions Per Minute.
YEARS MFR’d: Beginning-Ending. Trailing “–” (Dash) without an Ending Date = Still in Production (BOLD).

Click on Model Links below for individual Model Pages that contain more detailed information and specifications, plus Data Source Links to Catalogs, Brochures, SpecSheets, Owner’s/Operator’s Manuals, Shop Manuals, etc.

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NOTES: *Power Output will vary depending on particular model, duty rating, aspiration, fuel, etc.

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Kubota
4-Stroke Cycle Diesel Engines

TABLE KEY:
⊗ = Data Not Available from Data Source. ? = …? = ¿…? = Data Not Confirmed.
CYL = Cylinder Configuration-Number:
^  Cylinder Configuration: u… = Vertical (Upright). I = In-Line.
DISPLACEMENT: …L = Liters (Litres). …ci = Cubic Inches (in³).
POWER: kW = Kilowatts. HP = Horsepower. PS = Pferdestärke (Metric Horsepower).
@RPM = Power Ratings @ Revolutions Per Minute.
YEARS MFR’d: Beginning-Ending. Trailing “–” (Dash) without an Ending Date = Still in Production (BOLD).

Click on Model Links below for individual Model Pages that contain more detailed information and specifications, plus Data Source Links to Catalogs, Brochures, SpecSheets, Owner’s/Operator’s Manuals, Shop Manuals, etc.

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NOTES: *Power Output will vary depending on particular model, duty rating, aspiration, fuel, etc. First letter of Kubota engine number reflects the number of cylinders: E = 1 cyl. Z = 2 cyl. D = 3 cyl. V = 4 cyl.

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Specifications of Kubota
4-Stroke Cycle Diesel Marine Engines

Click on Links for Model Pages with Spec Sheets, Manuals, etc.

TABLE KEY:
CYL = Cylinder Configuration-Number: IL = In-Line
−CYL: W = Wet Liner, D = Dry Liner, P = Parent/Native Bore, S = Sleeved
MODEL: A4 = Atomic-4 Replacement, SD = Sail Drive
ASP: NA = Naturally Aspirated, T = Turbocharged,
−ASP: TA = Turbocharged & Aftercooled, TI = Turbocharged and Intercooled
KW = Kilowatts: NR = Not Rated
HP = Horsepower: NR = Not Rated
MHP = Metric Horsepower: NR = Not Rated
@RPM = Power Ratings @ Revolutions Per Minute
YEARS MFR’D: “+” = Still in production

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• Heavy Lifting – Repower by Pete Dubler from Blue Water Sailing 9/2010 from Beta US.
• Completing the Engine Installation by Pete Dubler from Blue Water Sailing 11/2010 from Beta US.

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  FROM Dewey: "Well Huey, to me It looks like most of the articles on this website are written by very informed people, like boating instructors, boat designers, boat builders, riggers, electricians, fitters, marine repair technicians and marine surveyors. Writing such articles helps establish them as knowledgeable professionals. After all, this website was originally created by a school for marine technicians and marine surveyors. The website is growing in content every day. They even had to move to a bigger, more powerful server because the website's traffic has been growing exponentially."

  FROM Louie: "I agree with everyone above. This site is quickly becoming the ultimate reference resource about every aspect of boats and ships for everyone from the beginning recreational boater to the seasoned professional mariner. I use the topic pages on the right sidebar to browse around the website. It's like a Junior Woodchucks' Guidebook for Boaters. Their Members' Library of over 300 popular and obscure books and over 200 magazine back issues that can be viewed online is fabulous. The Academy's magazine is especially informative. On top of that, there is the "Ask-An-Expert program for members where you can get an expert's answer to any of your boat questions. And a whole years membership is only $25. What a deal! I really love being part of this "Everything About Boats" community and help provide thousands of helpful articles free to the public. I think that I'll sit down right now and write an article about my experiences boating with my uncle."

  FROM Scrooge: "You rave about this website like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Well, I think it stinks. Sure, it has a lot of good information for boaters, and they're adding more every day, but it will probably never be finished. Furthermore, I don't even own a boat. And I wouldn't have a boat even if someone gave me one. Boats are a waste of money and time and energy and money! They're just a hole in the water you pour money into. If you gave me a boat, I'd sell it quicker then you could say Baggywrinkle. Then I'd lock up the cash with all my other money so I could keep my eye on it and count it every day. Bah humbug."

  FROM Daisy: "I'm just so glad that Donald got the boat so we and the boys could enjoy boating — together. And of course all of the girls, April, May, and June, love to be on the water too, especially when that is where the boys are. Oh poor Scrooge, boating is more fun then you could possibly imagine."

  FROM Scrooge: "After seeing how much fun you all have on the water together, I regret that I didn't have that much fun when I was young. I've had a change of heart, and I'm giving each of you a Lifetime Academy Membership."

  FROM Editor: "For those of you that have stayed with us this far, many thanks, and we hope that you found this little narrative informative. Your faithful support inspires us to keep working on this phenomenal website. We know that we have a lot more to do. Ultimately, we hope that we can help you enjoy the wonder filled world of boating as much as we do. We are all waiting to see what you have to say about this webpage article. Submit any comments via email To: Comments♣EverythingAboutBoats.org (Replace "♣" with "@"). Be sure to include this page's title in the subject line. Also, your corrections, updates, additions and suggestions are welcomed. Please submit them via email To: Editor♣EverythingAboutBoats.org (Replace "♣" with "@"). It has been truly amazing to see what we have been able to accomplished when we've worked together. Thanks to all those that have donated their valuable time and energy, and a special THANK YOU to all that have supported this cause with their membership donations."

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