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A ‘go-anywhere’ piece of farm

equipment

From construction to landscaping, the newly launched Kubota B26
TLB – available locally from Ritchie Farm Equipment in Empangeni –
is the answer

In today’s operating conditions, versatility is right up every ma-
chine owner’s buying checklist. Equipment owners often base
their new machine selection on a number of common factors
such as fuel economy, total cost of ownership and performance.

‘However, versatility has equally become a key driver of many
buying decisions, as a go-anywhere piece of equipment is re-
garded as a boon in any fleet owner’s stable. The latest on
SPE’s arrival lounge is the new Kubota B26 TLB, a machine that
takes versatility to a whole new level.
‘Whether the job calls for a tractor with three-point implements,
excavating utility trenches, or loading spoil into an end-dump,
the B26 can take all the applications with ease,’ said Greg Berg-
mann, Operations Manager at Smith Power Equipment – who
are the distributors of Kubota.

The new TLB fits between the existing BX25D and the L45 TLB
models in Smith Power’s range.
The B26 TLB comes with a third function valve bank on the
backhoe as standard. This allows for use of a third function at-
tachment such as a grapple or 4-in-1 bucket, maximising the
machine’s versatility.
The machine also boasts a number of feature upgrades that allow it to offer better overall performance, ease of operation, safety and,
ultimately, increased productivity.
Key upgrades

At the centre of it all is the 26 hp Kubota diesel engine
that boasts an enviable combination of high power, high
torque rise, low noise and low vibration. Increased pow-
er has resulted in improved backhoe, bucket and three-
point lift capacity. The lifting power of the B26’s three-
point hitch has been increased by 60%, offering greater
versatility with implements. Meanwhile, thanks to larger
hydraulic pumps, the machine comes with improved
power for tough excavating jobs, while improving the
backhoe lift capacity by 18%.

‘To help customers get more power and dig deeper,
bucket breakout force has been increased by 35%,
which translates into more than 203 mm more digging
depth,’ explains Bergmann. The backhoe comes with in-
creased digging capacity, offering more power and the
ability to dig deeper.
‘The B26 TLB offers more than 4 000 lbs of breakout force and a digging depth of 8’ 4”. Despite increased power, the machine retains
a very compact build, allowing it to offer more power even in constrained work spaces.’
Kubota has also increased the stabiliser lift capacity to give operators greater For further information on this vehicle,
control on any terrain. The improved capacity results in better balance, which please contact a Ritchie Farm Equipment
reduces unwanted settling. It also means more strength, with rear tyre lift professional: Errol – 0829787838,
possible while the machine is idling. Justin – 0768627751, Seaton – 0721575071.

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