When champion bull rider Scott Schiffner made the move towards ranching, it seemed like a natural progression. Not one to walk away from a challenge, Scott and his family settled into their Alberta stead S Bar S Ranch in 2005. While the days of getting bucked off in the ring may be behind him, the day-to-day operations on his ranch aren’t any less hectic.
With nearly 200 head of cattle, the Schiffner’s rely heavily on their four-legged friends to tackle daily tasks. On any given day, they have between 15 and 20 horses to herd, rope and sort cattle; brand and doctor sick animals; and support in non-cattle work like fence checking.
But traditional horses aren’t the only “horses” they use. S Bar S Ranch also brings in engineered horsepower for larger, more time-consuming jobs and to give their horses a break. And when it’s time to rely on machinery, for Scott, there’s only one place to go.
The Kubota Connection
Now a long-time customer, Scott’s relationship with Kubota began by happenstance – and excellent customer service.
“I was on the hunt for a used tractor and randomly stopped at Tractorland Kubota after seeing one in my budget,” Scott recalls. The dealership owner, Archie Hall, said, “I don’t think you actually want that tractor. Give me a bit, and I’ll figure something out.”
A few days later, Archie called with an offer Scott couldn’t refuse – a brand-new Kubota M6 priced within his budget – a moment that marked the start of a long-term partnership.
Putting the Tools to Work
Scott isn’t shy about putting his machines to work. “I ask a lot of my equipment because sometimes we just have to get the job done – and it always performs,” he says about his RTV-XG850. It handles everything, even moving sheds. And during calving season, it’s key for tagging newborn calves safely, allowing Scott to approach protective new moms from a lower angle.
The dependability and multifunctional practicality of his Kubota equipment helps keep efficiencies high on the ranch. Scott’s favourite? The SSV Skid Steer Loader. “It’s hands down the piece of equipment I use every day,” says Scott. “It’s so versatile and I catch myself jumping in it every chance I get.”
But don’t just take Scott’s word for it. Experience the features and benefits of Kubota equipment for yourself at a dealer near you. Or visit Kubota.ca to learn more about the SSV series and RTVs.
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