“We tried a Volvo, a Bobcat, a Deere, and the Kubota. After taking all four and rotating them through our crews, everyone wanted a Kubota.” Michael Boatman - VP of MPC
MARKWELL PAVING COMPANY
MAKING THE SWITCH By Reed Boettcher
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own time is something Markwell Paving Company (MPC) can not afford. With multiple jobs operating at numerous times, and at various locations across Oklahoma, a quality compact track loader is a valuable commodity to the paving crews of MPC. While interviewing Michael Boatman, Vice President of MPC, it was easy to see that when it came to equipment, brand loyalty was something he took very seriously. His office was neatly decorated with his favorite sports team, and miniature model equipment adorned his shelving. However, his shelves were devoid of Kubota miniatures because it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that Boatman decided to make the 8
switch from John Deere track loaders to Kubota SVLs. The decision was made in part by; customer devotion of Great Plains Kubota’s outside salesman, Ernie Sikes, the flexibility GP Rents offers, and the reliable service department of Great Plains Edmond. the machine One of the benefits of using a compact track loader such as the Kubota SVL is its maneuverability in tight spaces. Working on the side of the highway on a daily basis is a dangers job, and the constant flow of traffic provides little room for MPC crews to work. In some cases, their workers have even been hit by cars. “The versatility of Kubota SVLs is second to none. We’ve owned Kubota equipment over a year and a half
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