1995
The California Air Resources Board adopted stringent exhaust emission regulations for general use diesel engines below 2,500 horsepower. Kubota, however, had already been working to develop a clean diesel engine and became the first to clear these regulations with the ETV CS combustion chamber, which significantly reduced emissions. That same year, Kubota manufactured our first tractor in the U.S. since 1979 — the T1460 luxury model lawn tractor.
1996
Kubota became an official equipment supplier for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta — signifying our place as an industry leader to a global audience.
1997
Kubota reached the landmark achievement of having sold our 300,000th unit in the U.S.
1998
Kubota added the hydrostatic transmission to our popular Grand L Series tractors, which allowed for simpler and more efficient driver control.
1999
Kubota Engine of America, or KEA, was established to distribute and market Kubota-tough engines to other top-name manufacturers in various industrial equipment sectors.