KUBOTA has strengthened its ag dealer network across Scotland with the news that AM Phillip Agritech will be selling its tractors and some of its badged machinery.

This ‘big deal’ with the former Case IH dealer, means Kubota’s full range of agricultural machinery will be available from its three depots at Conon Bridge, Perth and Glenrothes.

It includes Kubota’s M7001 series, M5001 series, MGX-III series and the L series tractors, along with the company’s market-leading RTV utility vehicles, plus Kubota-branded grassland implements.

Rob Edwards, head of Kubota UK’s agricultural division, commented: “This is an important announcement that further highlights Kubota’s commitment to the UK agricultural industry. Already this year, we have strengthened and enhanced our network with appointments like Battlefield Machinery and Lister Machinery, but that’s just the start and there’s much more to come.

“Our message to the market is clear. Kubota is prepared to invest in the right products, infrastructure and network to ensure we are a real force in this market for the long term and partnerships like this with AM Phillip Agritech show how serious we are about achieving this.”

AM Phillips has been serving the farming market since 1955, with six branches across the north and east of the country, with 110 staff.

“Farming in this area is extremely diverse, from hill and upland farms in the Highlands, to mixed and low level farms around Perthshire, with customers looking for everything from stock tractors right up to the most sophisticated and technologically advanced on the market,” said Mr Edwards.

“With Kubota’s agricultural machines and implements alongside their industry leading service and support, we are confident that we have a compelling proposition to target the market and achieve growth.”

The dealer has a long relationship with the Kubota brand, with Gammies Groundcare (one of its divisions) being the independent dealer for Kubota’s market leading groundcare equipment for decades.

For AM Phillips, Andrew Connon, its dealer principal, said: “By working in partnership with Kubota UK, we are determined to make an impact on the Scottish farming sector. Already, there has been huge interest from our customers in the Kubota brand and a lot of people requesting demonstrations.

“Farmers have an acceptance that with Kubota they will get a quality and reliable product that is easy to use and won’t let them down, time and again."