Kubota Corporation, Japan conducts training program for technical staff of Hayleys Agriculture

Kubota Corporation, Japan recently conducted an extensive technical training program for technicians and supervisors of Agri Equipment Division of Hayleys Agriculture. The training program was specifically on the Kubota tractor model L3408. Technicians were briefed on the finer points of repair and trouble-shooting of Kubota model L3408. Two specialists from Kubota Japan were the main resource persons who carried out the training.  

Two 4-day training programs were conducted for two separate batches from 26 August to 6 September at the Hayleys Agriculture Training School at Ekala. A total of 39 technicians and supervisors were trained during these training sessions.  

Hayleys Agriculture, in turn, plans to impart this training to the island-wide network of authorised service dealers of the company. The training program will undoubtedly help the end-customers as they would receive better after-sales service and technical assistance. 

Kubota L3408 tractor is specially designed for puddling of paddy fields and comes equipped with a 3-cylinder 34.7 HP powerful Kubota engine. 

Key features of the tractor are a combination of Constant Mesh and Sliding MeshTransmission, Wet Disc Brakes, and Integral Power Steering. The 4WD system in the Kubota L3408 provides a tight turning radius with watertight seal which is required for puddling applications. Its cast-iron transmission offers 8 forward and 4 reverse gears with mechanical shuttle to get the job done faster with reduced maintenance. The Kubota L3408 has a lift capacity of 906 kg which is suitable for Kubota rotavators in paddy application. 

Kubota L3408 is an example of Japanese engineering known for its refinement, low vibration and superior comfort for the operator. It is equipped with a large 34-litre fuel tank for longer working hours. Kubota L3408 tractors are imported directly from Japan.

Hayleys Agriculture, the authorised distributor for Kubota tractors, combine harvesters and rice transplanters in Sri Lanka, periodically conducts training programs for their staff by having experts from Japan conducting training in Sri Lanka or arranging for the staff to receive training overseas.