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Bacon Universal & Kubota Partner at the 2026 Makawao Stampede

Bacon Universal & Kubota Partner at the 2026 Makawao Stampede

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 […]

July 11, 2026

Kubota’s Most Powerful Compact Track Loader Has Landed in Hawaiʻi

Kubota’s Most Powerful Compact Track Loader Has Landed in Hawaiʻi

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 […]

July 1, 2026

Bringing The Bacon to the 58th Annual Makawao Parade

Bringing The Bacon to the 58th Annual Makawao Parade

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 […]

June 30, 2026

A Western Welcome for Construction Industry of Maui

A Western Welcome for Construction Industry of Maui

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 & […]

June 25, 2026

Bacon Rentals Voted Best Equipment Rental Company in Hawaiʻi

Bacon Rentals Voted Best Equipment Rental Company in Hawaiʻi

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 […]

June 8, 2026

Bacon Universal Celebrates 79 Years with “Bacon Days” Customer Giveaway

Bacon Universal Celebrates 79 Years with “Bacon Days” Customer Giveaway

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 […]

June 1, 2026

Bacon Universal Opens New Dedicated Bacon Rentals Facility on Oʻahu

Bacon Universal Opens New Dedicated Bacon Rentals Facility on Oʻahu

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, […]

May 27, 2026

O‘ahu Closes Out Kubota Orange Days 2026

O‘ahu Closes Out Kubota Orange Days 2026

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 […]

May 5, 2026

Kubota Orange Days Takes Two on the Big Island

Kubota Orange Days Takes Two on the Big Island

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 […]

April 30, 2026

Kaua‘i Shows Up for Kubota Orange Days

Kaua‘i Shows Up for Kubota Orange Days

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 […]

April 20, 2026

Why Local Nonprofits Should Apply for the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant

Why Local Nonprofits Should Apply for the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant

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 […]

April 14, 2026

Kubota Orange Days Sales Event Returns to Maui

Kubota Orange Days Sales Event Returns to Maui

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 […]

April 14, 2026

The Best of Both Worlds: Introducing SAKAI Combi-Rollers

The Best of Both Worlds: Introducing SAKAI Combi-Rollers

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 […]

December 10, 2025

RIDE IT OFF! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save Big When You Combine Section 179 and Kubota Financing

RIDE IT OFF! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save Big When You Combine Section 179 and Kubota Financing

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 […]

October 26, 2025

New Kubota Models Coming to Hawaii in 2026

New Kubota Models Coming to Hawaii in 2026

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 […]

October 26, 2025

Local Honolulu Nonprofit, University of Hawai’i Foundation, Wins Kubota Hometown Proud® Grant

Local Honolulu Nonprofit, University of Hawai’i Foundation, Wins Kubota Hometown Proud® Grant

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 […]

August 28, 2025

Bacon Universal Announced as Hawaii’s Dealer for CLARK Material Handling

Bacon Universal Announced as Hawaii’s Dealer for CLARK Material Handling

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 […]

August 11, 2025

It’s Official! Kona Branch Celebrates New Location with a Grand Opening Pau Hana

It’s Official! Kona Branch Celebrates New Location with a Grand Opening Pau Hana

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 […]

August 7, 2025

Komatsu introduces WA485-11 and WA475-11 wheel loaders

Komatsu introduces WA485-11 and WA475-11 wheel loaders

New machines built for increased productivity, operator comfort and maintenance ease

July 18, 2025

Bacon Universal and Kubota Support Local Nonprofits Through 2025 Orange Days

Bacon Universal and Kubota Support Local Nonprofits Through 2025 Orange Days

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 […]

June 27, 2025

Bacon Universal Becomes A Facility Sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center

Bacon Universal Becomes A Facility Sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center

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 […]

June 11, 2025

Bacon Universal Adds Landoll Material Handling

Bacon Universal Adds Landoll Material Handling

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 […]

May 6, 2025

RIDE IT OFF! Save Big When You Combine Section 179 and Kubota Financing

RIDE IT OFF! Save Big When You Combine Section 179 and Kubota Financing

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 […]

November 19, 2024

Maximize Your End of Year Savings with Section 179

Maximize Your End of Year Savings with Section 179

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 […]

November 14, 2024

Bacon And Kubota Join Forces To Help Build Maui’s First Free Community Bike Park

Bacon And Kubota Join Forces To Help Build Maui’s First Free Community Bike Park

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 […]

November 12, 2024