Kubota UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of agricultural, construction and groundcare equipment, made a fast paced return to Rockingham Castle earlier this month for the eagerly anticipated Euromec customer Ride and Drive day.
In its third year, 100 nationwide guests from a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, private estate and local councils were invited to enjoy off road driving experiences provided by both the Sturgess Group and Kubota UK.
Speaking about the day, Peter Crewe, Managing Director at Euromec said: “It’s not every day that our 4x4 customers are given the opportunity to be behind the wheel of a Kubota utility vehicle, or vice versa for that matter.
"Our Ride and Drive Day is designed specifically to let both our Sturgess and Kubota UK customers enjoy a driving experience that we can guarantee they’ll have never tried before.”
Kubota’s RTV1140 was a popular addition to the day, allowing groups of four to be driven around the track by an experienced member of the Kubota team or get behind the wheel themselves. Kubota’s RTV-X900, RTV500 and RTV400 models were also put to the test by users, along with a range of 4x4 vehicles.
Michael Blissett, a Euromec customer from Harrington said: “I’m familiar with the Kubota brand as I own a Kubota compact tractor which I use for log splitting and grass cutting. However, I’ve never driven a utility vehicle before, so being given the chance to take their RTV1140 for a spin around the track really opened my eyes to just how powerful they are.”
Situated in the rugged grounds of Rockingham Castle, which boasts the official Land Rover Experience track, the course featured steep hills, winding paths and boggy terrains, with heavy rainfall on the day adding to the fun.
Ken Williams from Gloucester said: “Being given the opportunity to get behind the wheel of both machines and experience their capabilities when stretched to the limit was an absolute joy. As a Sturgess customer, I’ve never driven a Kubota RTV and I was really surprised at just how rugged and resilient they are. I own a large piece of farm land so will definitely consider purchasing an RTV500 for getting around with ease.”
With the grounds team at Rockingham hosting eight Kubota utility vehicles within their own fleet, the vast grounds and muddy elements created the perfect setting for the day. Peter continued: “The event really allows customers to experience just how powerful the machines we have on offer are. When visitors come to a showroom, its hard to explain the sheer capabilities of the vehicles, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to really put them through their paces and see what they can do.”
