Forth Plant Hire of Alloa now operates a 100 per cent Kubota mini excavator fleet after buying a U25-3GL 2.54 tonne zero tail swing model.

It replaces a Volvo machine and joins two KX36-3 1.5 tonne models and two U10-3 1.0 tonne zero tail swing machines in the company's all-Kubota fleet.

The U25-3GL combines unmatched operator comfort and environmental efficiency with 360-degree manoeuvrability. It delivers safe, high performance digging operations, particularly in confined and awkward areas, coupled with fast, convenient movement between sites.


Forth Plant's owner Graham Sleith bought his first Kubota, a U10-3 model, in 2005. The former machine operator had previously run CAT and Volvo mini excavators, but after experiencing the benefits of the Kubota he has bought nothing else.

"They are ideal for the varied work we and our customers use them for, which ranges from landscaping to foundation work," he said. "Because of their compact size they can be used inside as well as outdoors, with the smallest models able to get through a 750mm wide entrance into the tightest of spaces.

"They are very good buys because of their reliability, durability and performance, and we have had nothing go wrong with them. They are packed full of practical features and are easy to operate, helping our staff and our customers to get the work done quickly and efficiently."

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