Kubota launched its first mini skid steer loader at Conexpo 2020. The 1,000-pound rated operating capacity SCL1000 will be available in the second half of the year. It has a standard 9.8-inch wide track compared with the regular 7-inch track, maintaining a 36-inch wide total machine width. The wide track has a 4.0 psi ground pressure, giving the machine a softer footprint on sensitive areas.

The SCL1000 also features a keyless start and password protection on its dash. The vertical-lift unit has a sealed-and-lubed undercarriage that's welded to the mainframe of the body. The SCL1000 is powered by a 24.8 hp turbo-charged Kubota diesel engine.