50 years of collaboration with KUBOTA Corporation

For half a century, Kubota Corporation and Nanni have worked hand in hand to offer innovative and reliable solutions in the field of marine engines and generator sets. Today, we celebrate 50 years of partnership, marked by technical achievements and a shared vision of a sustainable, environmentally-friendly future.

About Kubota

Kubota Corporation, founded in 1890 in Osaka, Japan, is a key player in the field of engineering and industrial machinery. For over one hundred years, Kubota has earned the trust of professionals through its commitment to innovation, quality and customer service.

From its beginnings , the company has come a long way to become a key player in the industry. Over the years, Kubota has diversified its activities to meet the needs of its customers while remaining true to its values.

By continually investing in research and development, Kubota offers products that meet the modern challenges of different sectors. Indeed, the company is renowned for the quality and reliability of its machines, which are designed to operate even in difficult conditions.

Kubota and Nanni, a historic partnership!

This partnership has set the standard in terms of performance and reliability in the marine engine and generator industry.

Nanni and Kubota have adapted to technological developments and market needs. Their cooperation has made it possible to develop a range of propulsion engines from 10 to 140 hp for the marine market, particularly in the sailing segment. This collaboration has also led to the creation of a range of generators dedicated to pleasure and professional boating from 5 to 38 kW.

These developments are driven by the desire of both companies to have a concrete vision of sustainable energy transition for their products. The homologation of the entire range of engines with the low-emission fuel, HVO, integrated since 2022, is part of this transition process.

Current and future projects together

As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this partnership, we look to the future with optimism and determination.

From a commercial point of view, our joint objectives will be to expand into the sailing and catamaran markets with our propulsion engines. On the other side, the motor yacht market, with a range of generators featuring the “SOUNDLESS” soundproof cabin, offering unrivalled sound comfort.

Building on a shared heritage, Nanni and Kubota will continue to innovate and offer cutting-edge solutions. Product developments will offer solutions geared towards the ecological transition and the proposal of a more environmentally-friendly offer thanks to hybrid electrification systems, but also thanks to the integration of other low-emission / alternative fuels.