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Yanmar Reaches 50,000-Unit Production Milestone at Grand Rapids Facility

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America reached a milestone, producing its 50,000th machine at the Grand Rapids, Minn., facility. The TL100 compact track loader marks growth in domestic manufacturing. With more than $60 million invested, Yanmar advances its product lineup and strengthens its position in the compact equipment market.

June 19, 2026 - National Edition
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Corey Chick (L), plant director, and Cary Safe, research and development director and legacy employee, stand in front of the TL100, the 50,000th machine off the line.
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Corey Chick (L), plant director, and Cary Safe, research and development director and legacy employee, stand in front of the TL100, the 50,000th machine off the line.
Corey Chick (L), plant director, and Cary Safe, research and development director and legacy employee, stand in front of the TL100, the 50,000th machine off the line.
   (Yanmar photo) Cary Safe, research and development director and legacy employee, holds the commemorative decal in front of the TL100, the 50,000th machine off the line. 
   (Yanmar photo)

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has produced its 50,000th machine at its Grand Rapids, Minn., manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in the company's North American growth strategy and its continued investment in domestic manufacturing.

The 50,000th unit, a TL100 compact track loader, rolled off the production line in May 2026. The milestone was celebrated during the company's Employee Appreciation BBQ and Town Hall, where commemorative decals were affixed to both the 50,000th and 50,001st machines, alongside the Grand Rapids production team.

"Reaching 50,000 units is more than a production milestone; it is a reflection of the strength of our people, the quality of our products and the investments we are making in North American manufacturing," said Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. "With more than $60 million committed to Grand Rapids, we have the production foundation, technology and team to support our dealers, serve our customers and grow our position in the compact equipment market for years to come."

Since acquiring ASV in 2019, Yanmar has invested more than $32 million in automation, innovation, manufacturing technology and facility improvements at its Grand Rapids facility. An additional $30 million is planned over the next five years to expand engineering capability, improve production capacity and support future product development, the company said.

The milestone comes as Yanmar Compact Equipment North America advances an accelerated product strategy. At ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026, the company announced the unification of its ASV and Yanmar compact track loader portfolios under the Yanmar brand. The combined lineup creates one of the industry's most versatile compact track loader offerings, with two distinct undercarriage technologies, multiple frame sizes and solutions for construction, land management, landscaping, utilities, rental and agriculture, the company said.


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