1995
The California Air Resources Board adopted stringent exhaust emission regulations for general use diesel engines. Kubota, however, had already been working to develop a clean diesel engine and became the first to clear these regulations with the E-TVCS (Emission-Three Vortex Combustion System) combustion, 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.