GRAND RAPIDS, MN — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA) has produced its 50,000th machine at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 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 is a TL100VS compact track loader. 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 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.
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America offers a full portfolio of compact track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, and tracked carriers, supported by a growing dealer network across the United States and Canada.
