The Makawao Stampede returned to the Oskie Rice Event Center over the Fourth of July weekend, bringing together competitors, families, and rodeo fans for three days of competition at Hawaiʻi’s largest rodeo. Bacon Universal once again participated in the event alongside Kubota. This year marked Bacon Universal’s third year as a Facility Sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center, supporting the venue that hosts the annual Stampede. The event is one of Maui’s signature community celebrations, attracting spectators from across Hawaiʻi and beyond. Throughout the weekend, the Bacon Universal team hosted a Kubota equipment display next to the main stage,

The wait is over. The first Kubota SVL110-3 Compact Track Loaders have landed at Bacon Universal and are now available across Hawaiʻi. Building on the success of the popular SVL97-3, the all-new SVL110-3 is Kubota’s largest and most powerful compact track loader ever built. Designed for contractors who demand more power, greater hydraulic performance and increased productivity, it’s ready to take on everything from land clearing and site preparation to heavy construction and high-flow attachment applications. At the heart of the SVL110-3 is a 112.7 HP Kubota diesel engine, delivering a significant increase in power while maintaining the compact footprint...

The Bacon Universal and Bacon Rentals Maui team was proud to participate in the 58th Annual Makawao Parade, marking our third consecutive year taking part in one of Maui’s most anticipated community events. This year’s parade float, designed and decorated by the Maui branch team, proudly represented both Bacon Universal and Bacon Rentals. A special mahalo to T. Sniffen & Sons for generously providing the truck that made our parade entry possible. As a proud Facility Sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center, Bacon Universal is pleased to support the Makawao Stampede and the events that celebrate Maui’s unique heritage...

More than 150 construction industry professionals gathered at Bacon Universal’s Maui branch on June 24 as we proudly hosted June’s Construction Industry of Maui (CIM) Pau Hana. The Boots, Bourbon & Bacon theme served as a pre-game celebration for the Makawao Stampede, with Bacon Universal being a proud Facility Sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center where Hawaii’s largest annual rodeo takes place. Guests were welcomed with complimentary Bacon-branded cowboy hats before enjoying slow-smoked BBQ, handcrafted bourbon cocktails, live country music, mechanical bull rides, axe throwing, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members of Maui’s construction industry. The...

Bacon Rentals is proud to announce it has been voted the Best Equipment Rental Company in Hawaiʻi in KITV’s Best of Hawaiʻi Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026. The annual Best of Hawaiʻi program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state, with winners selected through public voting by KITV4 viewers. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the people we serve,” said Matt Elvin, President & CEO of Bacon Universal. “We are incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and to our employees whose dedication and hard work make this achievement possible.” Bacon Rentals was launched in September 2024...

Bacon Universal is celebrating its 79th anniversary with Bacon Days, a month-long customer appreciation celebration taking place June 1–30 across all Bacon Universal and Bacon Rentals branches. The celebration honors Bacon Universal’s founding on June 3, 1947, and recognizes the customers, contractors, farmers, operators, and businesses who have supported the company throughout its 79-year history in Hawaiʻi. Throughout the month of June, customers who make qualifying purchases at participating Bacon Universal and Bacon Rentals branches will have the opportunity to enter to win exciting prizes. Each participating branch will conduct its own prize drawing at the conclusion of the promotion,

Bacon Universal has opened a new standalone Bacon Rentals facility on Oʻahu, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in rental equipment and services across Hawaiʻi. The new branch, which opened in December 2025, is located in Mapunapuna, directly opposite the existing Bacon Universal location on Ahua Street. Purpose-designed to support rental customers, the new Oʻahu facility features a walk-in rental counter and retail area stocked with essential jobsite supplies, dedicated office and meeting spaces, and a large, covered workshop for equipment repairs and servicing. The opening of the Honolulu branch also reflects a broader evolution of Bacon...

Bacon Universal brought Kubota Orange Days back to O‘ahu on Friday, May 8, hosting a one-day sales event at its branch in Honolulu. This marked the fifth and final Kubota Orange Days event hosted by Bacon Universal in 2026 across its Hawai‘i branch network. Kubota Orange Days is a national sales event running from March 1 to June 30, 2026, offering some of the year’s best deals on Kubota equipment, including tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, and more. As the exclusive dealer for Kubota in Hawai‘i, Bacon Universal hosted the event at its branch in Mapunapuna on May 8

Bacon Universal brought Kubota Orange Days back to the Big Island in big style, hosting two special one-day sales event in Hilo and Kona on Friday, May 1. Kubota Orange Days is a national sales event running from March 1 to June 30, 2026, offering some of the year’s best deals on Kubota equipment, including tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, and more. As the exclusive dealer for Kubota in Hawaii, Bacon Universal hosted events at both its Hilo and Kona branches on May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to 0% financing or savings of up...

Bacon Universal brought Kubota Orange Days back to Kaua‘i, hosting a special one-day sales event in Lihue on Friday, April 24. Kubota Orange Days is a national sales event running from March 1 to June 30, 2026, offering some of the year’s best deals on Kubota equipment, including tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, and more. As the exclusive dealer for Kubota in Hawaii, Bacon Universal hosted the well-attended event at its branch in the Puhi Industrial Park on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to 0% financing or savings of up to $5,500 on select...

At Bacon Universal, we believe strong communities are built by the people and organizations who show up every day to make a difference. Across Hawaii, local nonprofits are doing incredible work supporting families, preserving culture, protecting the environment, and strengthening our neighborhoods. That’s why opportunities like the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant Program are so valuable, and why we encourage every eligible nonprofit to apply. What Is the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant? The Kubota Hometown Proud Grant is a nationwide program designed to fund impactful, community-driven projects led by nonprofits. Each year, Kubota awards: Kubota offers a full line of equipment...

Bacon Universal Maui welcomed the return of the Kubota Orange Days sales event on Friday, April 17. Kubota Orange Days is a national sales event running from March 1 and June 30, 2026, offering some of the year’s best deals on Kubota equipment, including tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, and more. With the sun shining, the special one-day sales event at Bacon’s Alua Street branch attracted a strong turnout on April 17 from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. In addition to promotional savings and financing offers, attendees on the received an exclusive Kubota coupon with additional savings of up...

For asphalt and paving contractors, maximizing efficiency is key. With this in mind, SAKAI is transforming the way paving professionals work with their innovative combination rollers – or “combi-rollers”. A combi-roller combines a front vibratory drum with rear pneumatic tires, allowing it to perform both initial compaction and final surface finishing in a single pass. The result is a smoother, denser asphalt surface, achieved with fewer machines and less time on the job. For paving contractors working on Hawai’i’s roads, parking lots, and residential projects, the combi-roller offers a practical solution that improves efficiency without compromising quality. SAKAI offers two

According to Bacon Universal and Kubota Tractor Corporation there may be no better time than now to invest in the equipment you need. By utilizing Section 179, a tax incentive designed for businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying equipment, businesses can maximize their tax savings and improve cash flow. In 2025, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct up to $2,500,000 on eligible equipment, with a phase-out threshold set at $4,000,000. This means that businesses can invest in the tractors, loaders, excavators, RTVs and other equipment they need now, while benefiting from substantial tax savings. Unlike traditional depreciation,...

Bacon Universal was excited to join Kubota dealers from across North America for the annual Kubota Connect dealer meeting in Grapevine, Texas, held on September 29-30. This event provided a first look at Kubota’s latest equipment innovations, upcoming technologies, and future direction for the brand. Several new products were unveiled during the conference, many of which will be arriving in Hawaii in 2026. SVL110-3 The standout launch in the construction equipment portfolio was the SVL110-3, Kubota’s largest compact track loader to date. This new 112.7 HP machine comes with 45 gpm auxiliary hydraulic flow, and a rated operating capacity of

Kubota Tractor Corporation is reaffirming its commitment to building stronger communities through its fifth annual Kubota Hometown Proud® grant program. This year, the company awarded ten grants — each including $25,000 in cash and $25,000 in Kubota equipment — to nonprofits across the country that are spearheading impactful projects locally.  Among this year’s recipients, the company is proud to announce that GoFarm Hawai’i Cultivating Future Farmers, nominated by University of Hawai’i Foundation and supported by local Kubota dealer Bacon Universal, is one of those winners.  According to Matthew Elvin, president and CEO at Bacon Universal, the program’s direct investment in

CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, is proud to announce the addition of Bacon Universal to its growing North American dealer network. With five locations on Oahu, Maui, Hawai’i, and Kaua’i, Bacon Universal will represent the full line of CLARK products throughout the state of Hawaii. With almost 80 years of experience, Bacon Universal has built a strong reputation as Hawaii’s most trusted provider of construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment. Founded in 1947 with a mission to support the contractors and farmers on the islands, Bacon Universal has grown to

Big mahalo to everyone who joined us for the grand opening of our new Kona branch on Friday, July 25. It was an unforgettable evening filled with our valued customers and community, music, and celebration. We were honored to be joined by Mayor Alameda, along with representatives from our valued OEM partners, Kubota, Komatsu, Sakai, NPK, and JLG, who helped us mark this exciting new chapter. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our valued customer, Isemoto Contracting, for bringing along their impressive Komatsu WA600 wheel loader and Komatsu D71i dozer for display. Following a blessing of the new facility,...

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As part of our ongoing commitment to the communities we serve, Bacon Universal partnered with Kubota Tractor Corporation to support five local nonprofits during our 2025 Kubota Orange Days Sales Event series. Each nonprofit organization was nominated and selected by our local branch teams, ensuring the donations reflected the causes that matter most to our employees and their communities. Together, Bacon Universal and Kubota contributed a total of $5,000 — with $500 donated by each partner, totaling a $1,000 donation to the following deserving organizations: We thank Kubota for their support of these incredible organizations and our teams for their

Bacon Universal, the exclusive dealer for Kubota and Komatsu equipment in Hawaii, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Oskie Rice Event Center on Maui, signing on as a facility sponsor under an initial one-year agreement. The sponsorship includes recognition at several major events throughout the year, including the Makawao Stampede – Hawaiʻi’s largest rodeo, the K Ranch Championship, Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2025, and the Rejoice in the Country Concert. The Oskie Rice Event Center is located in Olinda and is one of three Kaonoulu Ranch-owned Upcountry arenas. Designed to host events large and small, the facility

Bacon Universal is pleased to announce it has been appointed as the dealer for Landoll material handing products in Hawaiʻi. Effective immediately, the dealership agreement provides Bacon with access to Landoll’s specialized portfolio of forklifts. This includes Bendi forklifts, the world’s first 180-degree articulating mast, front wheel steered design, and Drexel SwingMast® Narrow Aisle and Very Narrow Aisle forklifts that feature a 90-degree rotating and shifting mast that operates as a front or side loader. Their range also includes the Landoll PT40 precision telehandler, designed to meet the specific needs of companies in the machinery moving and rigging industry. Featuring...

According to Bacon Universal and Kubota Tractor Corporation there may be no better time than now to invest in the equipment you need. By utilizing Section 179, a tax incentive designed for businesses to immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying equipment, businesses can maximize their tax savings and improve cash flow. In 2024, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct up to $1,160,000 on eligible equipment, with a phase-out threshold set at $2,890,000. This means that businesses can invest in the tractors, loaders, excavators, RTVs and other equipment they need now, while benefiting from substantial tax savings. Unlike traditional depreciation,...

Whether you are replacing equipment or growing your fleet, Section 179 is an incredible opportunity to save on taxes and invest in your business. The Section 179 incentive allows you to deduct the cost of qualifying equipment in the same year that it is purchased, making it an attractive option for anyone in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and more. Let’s take a closer look at the key benefits of Section 179 and why it may be worth considering as part of your end-of-year buying strategy. What is Section 179? Section 179 of the IRS tax code is designed to help businesses

Bacon Universal and Bacon Rentals are delighted to have partnered with Kubota to support the construction of the Napili Community Bike Park on Maui. The Napili Community Bike Park will be the first ever free community bike part on private land in Hawaii. The project, led by the Maui Mountain Bike Coalition, is the result of many years of promoting and advocating for mountain biking in Maui and will provide a much-needed recreation space for the community of Lahaina, who lost many resources including the skatepark, community pool, basketball courts, baseball fields and multiple surf spots in the fires. The...