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When a manufacturer sets out to develop a new machine, what can Kubota's engine business contribute beyond supplying an engine? Since 1922, Kubota has developed engines in response to changing needs.

When a manufacturer sets out to develop a new machine, what can Kubota's engine business contribute beyond supplying an engine? Since 1922, Kubota has developed engines in response to changing needs. One example dates back more than a decade, when Kubota's engineers worked alongside an Indian manufacturer as it developed its own sweeping machine.​Roots Multiclean Ltd, part of the Roots Group, imported sweeping machines from Europe and the U.S. to help mechanize cleaning in India. But the imported machines were expensive. In the mid-2010s, to offer a more affordable option, the company began developing and manufacturing its own machines.​The company chose a Kubota engine from the outset. Already familiar with Kubota engines through the imported machines, it valued their high output, fuel efficiency, durability, and global reputation. The engine’s compact size was another key factor in the decision.​Kubota's involvement went beyond supplying the engine. Our engineers made repeated visits from Japan to India to discuss the machine's requirements with the team at Roots Multiclean.Together, they worked to customize the engine for the sweeping machine.​The collaboration also helped Roots Multiclean's engineers deepen their knowledge and strengthen their technical skills, according to the company's managing director at the time.An engine's value lies not only in its performance but also in how seamlessly it integrates with the machine it powers. This project shows how Kubota provides tailored #EngineSolutions through #GlobalPartnerships.​Our relationship with the Roots Group continues to this day through Escorts Kubota Limited (EKL).​#ForEarthForLife