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Kubota Awards Equipment to Five Veterans
In honor of those who served, Kubota Tractor Corporation awarded five new farmer veteran recipients new Kubota equipment through its 2022 “Geared to Give” program in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). Every year, one veteran from each of Kubota’s five operating divisions is selected to receive new Kubota equipment through the program, with awarded equipment such as agriculture tractors, utility and compact tractors, and utility vehicles. In addition to their new equipment, each recipient is honored with a special ceremony to recognize their military service and their continued service to their communities through farming.Since “Geared to Give” was established in 2015, Kubota has provided $800,000 to the Farmer Veteran Coalition in the form of organizational support, grants to veterans, and 36 pieces of donated Kubota equipment to help them take their farming operations to the next level. Additionally, Kubota offers exclusive discounts to members of the Farmer Veteran Coalition with instant customer rebates for purchasing select Kubota equipment at all 1,100 authorized-Kubota dealerships nationwide.The 2022 “Geared to Give” program received more than 400 applications through FVC’s Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. This year’s recipients are: Southeast Division: Robert Bartleson served more than 26 years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force which included more than nine deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Africa, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Robert’s multiple deployments with the nation’s most elite special forces earned him multiple Bronze Star Medals along with the Bronze Star Medal with a “V” device for ...
Curtis Industries All-Steel Cab For Mahindra 1626 Compact Tractor
Curtis Industries, LLC manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, has announced the release of its cab system for the Mahindra 1626 compact tractor. The cab fits the 1626 HST OS and 1626 Shuttle. It retails at $3,312.00 and includes a 12-volt heavy-duty front wiper and cab heater. Curtis Industries, LLC, an ISO 9001 certified company, is a designer and manufacturer of compact vehicle cab enclosure systems, attachments, and related accessories aimed at enhancing user comfort and productivity. The frame, doors, and roof of the new cab system are constructed of corrosion-resistant powder-coat commercial grade steel. The steel roof overhangs both the doors and the windshield for weather protection. The Curtis cab is color matched Mahindra red for factory look. The cab features the Curtis exclusive clear poly cowl providing exceptional forward visibility of loader arms, hoses, and bucket. The Curtis cab is also backhoe compatible. The windshield and rear glass panel open for venting. Doors and rear panel are pin hinged to lift out quickly, making it ideal for open air operation in warmer weather. Doors are assisted with gas shocks for smooth opening and better control in windy conditions. The Curtis cab height is 60 inches floorboard to roof, below the vehicle Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS), allowing the vehicle to clear low obstructions and fit in most standard garages. In addition to standard features Curtis accessories such as roof mount LED strobe and work lights, rear work lights, mirrors, dome light, rear wiper, and seal ...
