Escorts Kubota Rolls Out Advanced Ride-On Rice Transplanters

Escorts Kubota’s latest move strengthens the fast-growing market for mechanized paddy cultivation in India. The company has launched its third-generation Ride-On Rice Transplanters – KA6 and KA8 – under the Kubota brand, targeting higher productivity, precision planting and farmer comfort in key rice-growing states.

Engineered in Japan, the new models are designed for Indian field realities, where labor shortages, rising input costs and the need for timely transplanting are pushing rapid adoption of rice transplanters. The KA6 and KA8 have already been launched in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana, where there is a high demand for advanced paddy mechanization solutions.

The KA6 and KA8 transplanters utilize Kubota fuel efficient engines with outputs of 21 and 24 horsepower, which makes them reliable even when working in the harshest field environment. The features of both models include the smart turning system to ensure the car is easier to handle and the automatic lifting feature to allow the car to turn corners more easily. The Multifunction control lever allows effortless operation, while the horizontal control mechanism helps maintain uniform planting depth.

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The redesigned planting claws significantly reduce missed planting, ensure seedlings are placed evenly, and the improved New Seedling picking guide allows for high accuracy, and planting will improve the crop growth and yield consistency.

To support long working hours during peak paddy season, operator comfort has also been prioritized. A wider platform, ergonomic control layout and LED lights make operation more convenient and less tiring, even after sunset. The lighter planting section and longer wheelbase enhance stability and balance, helping the machine cross big ridges and perform reliably in deep, wet field conditions, critical for high-yield rice farming.