Kubota of Salina opens full-service dealership with ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration

Salina area Chamber of Commerce members and representatives of Kubota of Salina cut the ceremonial ribbon at the ceremony held on Thursday at their new location on Ninth Street. <b>Photo Courtesy Lisa McDowell</b> — Salina area Chamber of Commerce members and representatives of Kubota of Salina cut the ceremonial ribbon at the ceremony held on Thursday at their new location on Ninth Street. **Photo Courtesy Lisa McDowell**

By SALINA POST

Kubota of Salina has officially opened its new full-service dealership at 3637 S. Ninth Street, becoming the region’s first location solely focused on Kubota and its family of brands, including Land Pride, Great Plains, and Polaris.

The dealership marked its launch with a two-day grand opening celebration April 9–10, held in conjunction with Kubota’s nationwide Orange Days sales event and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. The festivities included hands-on equipment demonstrations, staff meet-and-greets, food, and exclusive promotional offers.

"Kubota has become such a familiar name in Salina and Salina’s advanced manufacturing industry, and so it’s exciting to now have the region’s first dealership focused solely on those products," said Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Renee Duxler. "The Chamber supports regional farmers and ranchers in a number of different ways—especially through our agriculture committee—and so its ultimately very satisfying to see business continue to grow and expand around the ag sector here."

Eagle Media’s 99KG provided music during Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, which drew community leaders, employees, and guests. Chris Cadle, AKA "The Beaver" on 99KG, was at the ribbon Cutting event on Thursday.<b> Photo Courtesy Lisa McDowell</b> — Eagle Media’s 99KG provided music during Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, which drew community leaders, employees, and guests. Chris Cadle, AKA "The Beaver" on 99KG, was at the ribbon Cutting event on Thursday. Photo Courtesy Lisa McDowell

The new location expands Kubota's footprint in Salina, where the company has already established manufacturing operations. In addition to producing equipment locally, Kubota products are now available for purchase and service at the new retail site.

General Manager Mark Johnson, a 27-year industry veteran with experience at Land Pride, leads the dealership.

“They are going to be able to buy from the smallest lawnmower Kubota makes up to the largest construction pieces," Johnson said. "Folks will be able to find the perfect piece of machinery that fits their farm and ranch needs.”

Strategically located near I-135 and I-70, and within close proximity to Kubota’s R&D center and Great Plains Manufacturing, Kubota of Salina is designed to provide quick and convenient access for both local and regional customers.

“What’s kind of neat, I think, is that they [customers] are going to be able to purchase the very same models that are being made here locally—both by Kubota and Land Pride," Johnson said.

Reflecting on his decades-long career in agricultural sales and management, Johnson said that the work goes far beyond transactions.

“I actually worked at this facility just out of high school when it was a John Deere dealership,” Johnson said. "It’s not just about selling equipment. You end up with relationships that last a lifetime—with the people you’re dealing with and the companies you work with."