Product of the Week – Kubota R30-Series wheel loaders

Kubota debuts its R30-Series wheel loaders. The R530, the most compact, features a 51 horsepower engine and a maximum bucket breakout force of 7,761 pounds. With a 64.4 horsepower engine, the R630 (shown) delivers a maximum bucket breakout force of 10,415 pounds. Both models are available with ROPS / FOPS certified canopy or a new air-conditioned cab. They also feature a wider entrance, a full suspension seat, and improved visibility. The cab offers lower noise levels, and a lower cab height allows these wheel loaders to fit in tighter spaces and under eaves.

Both models are equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, and the R630 features an E-HST (electronic) transmission with four modes – normal mode, attachment mode, power and eco-mode. Eco-mode conserves fuel up to 15 percent over other modes, while power mode exchanges travel speed for an increase of about 40 percent in traction power, according to the manufacturer.