Kubota North America has initiated construction on a new test center in Salina, Kansas, as part of a $30 million investment aimed at expanding its equipment testing and engineering capabilities in North America.
The 57,000-square-foot facility will support testing and validation of compact construction equipment, with a focus on improving development timelines and ensuring performance under jobsite conditions. The company stated the site will replicate real-world applications through controlled testing environments.
The new center expands Kubota’s Construction Equipment Research and Development North America (CERDNA) operation, which has been based in Salina since 2021. The investment is positioned as a continuation of the company’s efforts to localize engineering and testing activities.
“This investment reflects Kubota’s confidence in the North American construction market and our commitment to engineering machines that are built for the realities of North American jobsites,” said Brian Arnold, general manager of Kubota’s North America manufacturing unit. “Bringing expanded testing and validation capabilities to the U.S. strengthens our supply chain, accelerates development and ensures we deliver high performing compact equipment our customers can count on, supported by a strong dealer network focused on service, parts availability and keeping customers productive on the job.”
The facility will be designed by Great Plains Manufacturing and will allow for performance, durability and reliability testing under repeatable conditions.
“This expansion is a clear statement of Kubota’s long-term commitment to investing in America and growing our compact construction business here,” said Todd Stucke, president of Kubota North America. “Kansas has been a strong partner, and the Salina facility will play a critical role as we continue to expand our construction equipment portfolio and support customers across North America.”
Kubota stated the project supports long-term investment in North America and its construction equipment portfolio.
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