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PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

Kubota Tractor CorporationKubota Tractor Corporation

Welcome to the Kubota Tractor Corporation Product Knowledge Tutorial

The most critical responsibility you have as an inspector performing a floorplan audit is to provide an accurate account of the inventory that is in stock at the dealership.

To accomplish this, you need to

Know what is on your audit

Familiarize yourself with the equipment you have to identify

Conduct a thorough check of the yard and all areas of the dealership

This tutorial will provide you with tools and information to help you achieve this.2

USED – Various Brands:

ZD25F-60 06 KUB 0 TURN MWR

873G 02 BOBCAT SKID LDR

5030-DU5 98 NH TRACTOR/LDR

NEW and USED ProductsNEW and USED Products

NEW – Kubota:

M125XDTC 4WD CAB TRACTOR

LA854 FRONT LDR

RCK54P23BX 54" SIDE DISCHARGE MULCHI

Kubota inventories can include both new and used products.

The equipment descriptions shown here are examples of new products, which of course would always be Kubota brand equipment.

Descriptions for used inventory will include the brand name, either in full or abbreviated, as shown in these examples.

Notice also that the descriptions always begin with the model number – this makes it easy to search the audit for a specific model number if needed.

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NEW and USED ProductsNEW and USED Products

Use the Advanced Filter to determine if you have USED products on your audit so you know if you have brands other than Kubota to look for during your walk of the lot.

Simply set your filter to “Type = USED”, as displayed here, and review the results.

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Helpful Hint for Coordinated AuditsHelpful Hint for Coordinated Audits

Avoid missing units on your lot!

After walking the lot, double-check your results by reviewing any incomplete units that were previously found at your location.

The challenge with coordinated audits is that the audit list contains all units for alllocations, so it’s harder for you to tell if you’ve found everything for your branch location. But there is a way to minimize the possibility of missing inventory at your site.

After walking the lot, you can review any incomplete units that were found at your site during the last audit. To do this, simply set the advanced filter to Previous Location Found and select your branch location from the drop-down list.

The units identified by this filter are pieces that you might have missed during your initial walk of the dealership, so you can either go back to the yard to look for them or show the list to the branch manager to see if they can confirm whether those units are in fact on their yard. If you take the time to do this before finishing and syncing the audit, you will be less likely to miss equipment at your location, and less likely to be asked to make a return trip to the dealership.

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Verifying Kubota EquipmentVerifying Kubota Equipment

You will find a manufacturer’s plate showing the model and serial number. In this video, we will show you the typical placement of the Kubota serial number plates.

In most cases, the products will also have a bar code tag which you will be able to scan with your PDA. You’ll notice that both the model and s/n are bar coded, so be sure to scan the correct one. We will also show you these tag locations, but the locations for the bar code tags do sometimes vary. You’ll find, however, that in general they are pretty easy to find.

Remember to adjust the # of characters for your Auto-Search to “5” and the Scan Start Position to “3” before you begin your walk of the lot.

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KUBOTA PRODUCTSKUBOTA PRODUCTS

Utility Vehicles

Residential Mowers

Commercial Mowers

Tractors

Construction Equipment

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RTV900RTV900

Models in the RTV-series Utility Vehicles include:

RTV900

General Purpose (orange)

Recreational (camouflage)

Worksite (orange)

Worksite Utility (orange)

Turf Utility (orange)

RTV1100 (orange/camouflage)

On the RTV900, you’ll find the serial number plate and bar code tag behind the driver’s side of the cab, on the frame of the vehicle.

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RTV1100RTV1100

On the RTV1100, the serial number plate is found behind the driver’s side, on the back of the cab.

The bar code tag may be difficult to locate and scan, as it is on the frame underneath the bed of the vehicle.

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RESIDENTIAL MOWERSRESIDENTIAL MOWERS

Lawn Tractors:T-SeriesG-SeriesGR-Series

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TT--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

Bar code tag

Models for the T-series lawn tractors include:

T1570A

T1670A

T1770A

T1870A

On the T-series tractors, the s/n plate is located above the front left wheel on the frame of the tractor.

And the bar code tag can be seen at the back of the tractor.

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GG-- & GR& GR--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

Models for the G-series lawn tractors include:

G2160

G2460G

G2160-R48S

Models for the GR-series lawn tractors include:

GR2000

GR2100

Again, you will find the serial number plate above the front left wheel, on the frame.

You’ll also notice in this example that the bar code tag is in the same area.

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COMMERCIAL MOWERSCOMMERCIAL MOWERS

Lawn Tractors:ZG-SeriesZD300-SeriesF-Series

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ZGZG--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

Models in the ZG-series include:

ZG20

ZG23

On these tractors, you’ll see the s/n plate is on the frame on the operator’s right hand side, by the front wheel.

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ZGZG--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

And on this example, the bar code tag is at the back of the unit, also on the right hand side.

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ZD300ZD300--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

Models in the ZD300-series include:

ZD321

ZD326

ZD331

The s/n plate on the ZD300 is located on the operator’s right hand side on the main body of the tractor, underneath the fender.

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FF--Series Lawn TractorsSeries Lawn Tractors

Models in the F-series include:

F2880

F2880E

F3680

On the F-series, the s/n plate is at the back of the tractor on the operator’s left hand side.

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Mower DecksMower Decks

Mower deck plates and tags are easy to locate on the top of the deck. Here you see both a s/n plate and a bar code tag.

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TRACTORSTRACTORS

Sub-Compact:BX-SeriesBX24

Compact:B-SeriesL- and Grand L40-SeriesLoader/Landscaper

Standard Utility/Specialty Ag:M-Series

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BXBX--Series Tractors (SubSeries Tractors (Sub--Compact)Compact)

Models for the BX-series tractors include:

BX1850

BX2350

The s/n on the BX series is on the frame above the front wheel on the operator’s right hand side.

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Loader (attached to a BXLoader (attached to a BX--Series tractor)Series tractor)

The loader attached to this tractor also has a s/n plate, but you’ll notice that it’s on the inside part of the arm.

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BX24 Tractor (SubBX24 Tractor (Sub--Compact)Compact)

Loader & Backhoe are considered part of the unit.

On the BX24 tractors, the loader and backhoe are considered part of the unit, so there is only 1 s/n to verify on these.

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BX24 Tractor (SubBX24 Tractor (Sub--Compact)Compact)

Bar code tag S/N plate

The s/n plate is on the frame above the front wheel, on the operator’s right hand side.

You’ll notice the bar code tag is on the arm of the loader, also on the right side of the tractor.

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Mower Deck (attached to a BX24 tractor)Mower Deck (attached to a BX24 tractor)

S/N & Bar code tags are visible

from operator’s right hand side

This example of a BX24 has a mower deck attached to it. The s/n and bar code tags can be found on the operator’s right hand side, on the top of the deck.

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BB--Series Tractors (Compact)Series Tractors (Compact)

S/N plate on operator’s right hand side

Models for the B-series tractors include:

B7410

B7510

B7610

B7800

B2630

B3030

On the B-series tractors, the s/n plate is found on the operator’s right hand side, on the frame above the front wheel.

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BB--Series Tractors (Compact)Series Tractors (Compact)

Bar code tag on operator’s left hand side

The bar code tag, on the other hand, is located on the left side of the tractor on the frame near the front wheel.

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Loader (attached to a BLoader (attached to a B--Series Tractor)Series Tractor)

S/N plate

Bar code tag

You should also check the loader, as it would be listed separately. The s/n plate and the bar code tag are easily found on the arm of the loader.

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LL-- & Grand L40& Grand L40--Series TractorsSeries Tractors

Bar code tag

Models for the L-series tractors include:

L2800

L3400

L4400

Models for the Grand L40-series tractors include:L3240 L4740L3540 L5040L3940 L5240L4240 L5740

On these tractors, you’ll find the s/n plate on the frame, on the operator’s left hand side, near the front axle.

The bar code tag is also clearly seen on the side of the unit.

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Loader (attached to an LLoader (attached to an L--Series Tractor)Series Tractor)

This example shows a loader attached to an L-series tractor. On the arm, on the operator’s left hand side, is where you’ll commonly find the s/n plate and the bar code tag.

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LoadersLoaders

These examples show a few other locations, which are still just as easy to find.

This shows the bar code tag on the back of the arm, and this shows the tag on the opposite side of the loader.

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Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)

Tractor S/N

Models in the Loader/Landscaper group include:

B26

L39

L48

On these tractors, it’s important to know that the loader and the backhoe will be listed separately on the audit, so 3 different units are represented here.

The tractor s/n is found on the front part of the frame above the axle on the operator’s left hand side.

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Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)

Loader S/N

The s/n for the loader is found on the arm, and you’ll see both the s/n plate and the bar code tag.

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Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)

Backhoe S/N

The backhoe s/n can be found on the right hand side, near where the attachment connects to the tractor. You can see both the s/n plate and the bar code tag.

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Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)Loader/Landscaper Tractors (Compact)

Alternate Backhoe S/N location

The s/n might also be located on the side of the controls column, as indicated here.

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MM--Series Tractors (Ag)Series Tractors (Ag)

Models for the M-series tractors include:

MX5000 M9540

M4800 M108S

M5040 M96S

M6040 M9000

M7040 M108X

M8540 M125X

On the M-series tractors the s/n plate is located on the operator’s left hand side, on the frame above the front axle.

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MM--Series Tractors (Ag)Series Tractors (Ag)

On this model, in addition to the s/n plate, you can also see the bar code tag.

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CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION

ExcavatorsWheel Loaders

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ExcavatorsExcavators

Excavator models include:

K008-3 U15

KX41-3 U25

KX71-3 U35

KX91-3 U45

KX121-3

KX161-3

KX080-3

Excavator s/n’s are found at the front of the cab, and all 3 of the labels shown here show the s/n of the unit.

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Wheel LoadersWheel Loaders

Wheel loader models include:

R420S

R520S

Wheel loader s/n’s are located on the operator’s right hand side, on the frame of the front section of the unit.

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Wheel LoadersWheel Loaders

The bar code tag can be found on the left side of the unit, above the front wheel.

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Box ScrapersBox Scrapers

Kubota audits will often include a variety of attachments, such as the box scrapers shown here. You’ll notice the s/n plate is conveniently located on the top of the unit.

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Boxed Products Boxed Products -- Grass CatchersGrass Catchers

You will also encounter boxed items. Here you see some boxed Grass Catchers. Notice that there are minimal markings on the boxes on the boxes, but there are shipping labels that identify the make and model.

Remember to select the “C” drop-down on the audit list for any units that were found boxed or crated.

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Crated Products Crated Products -- AttachmentsAttachments

Shown here are some crated attachments, including front loaders and backhoes.

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Crated Products Crated Products -- TractorsTractors

You will also have crated tractors, which are often also covered in plastic.

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Crated Mower DecksCrated Mower Decks

These are crated mower decks. This example shows the shipping labels that you’ll find attached to the crate. Notice that there is a bar code for the s/n.

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Crated Tractors (LCrated Tractors (L--Series)Series)

S/N plate Bar code tag

These tractors can be identified using the actual s/n plate and bar code tag. Even though you are able to use the manufacturer’s tags on the unit, they must still be marked as “crated” on the audit because they are physically still in the crate andunassembled.

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Crated Tractors (Grand L40)Crated Tractors (Grand L40)

S/N plate is blocked by frame of crate

On the slightly larger Grand L40 tractors, the s/n plate will be obstructed by the metal frame of the crate.

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Crated Tractors (Grand L40)Crated Tractors (Grand L40)

Bar code tag

But you can clearly see the bar code tag.

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Hanging TagsHanging Tags

Hanging tags are NOT valid for verification

When you see shipping tags that simply hang on the crate frame (attached by a wire) do NOT use these tags to identify the product. They can be easily transferred from one crate to another, so look for the actual s/n plate on the unit instead.

For more product information, visit the Kubota web site, www.kubota.com, where you can see more models and pictures of equipment.