Kubota’s new KX040-5 compact excavator features key updates including a redesigned hydraulic system, a spacious and quiet cab, and tech features that now come standard.
Powered by a 40.3-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, it has a digging depth of 11 feet 2.3 inches, and a bucket breakout force of 9,397 pounds.
The KX040-5 also has an improved hydraulic system that utilizes engine horsepower to its fullest extent, allowing flow rate to be increased for optimal performance while using a hydraulic attachment and operating other functions simultaneously
With three dozer blade options available—straight, angle, and 6-in-1—in either ROPS or cab configurations, the KX040-5 provides versatility for a variety of applications. The KX040-5 is available with a standard AUX1 and optional AUX2 auxiliary circuits, with the thumb-operated switch on the joystick allowing for proportional flow control of the auxiliary circuit, while a forefinger-operated on/off switch enables simple operation of applications that require a constant flow of oil.
The cab provides the KX040-5’s operator with an expanded glass area for better visibility, and the removed roof window slash bars provide clear visibility of the bucket during loading and dumping. It also has expanded head and foot space over the previous model, a repositioned 7-inch LCD monitor, and a redesigned backlit keypad for improved usability.
Kubota KX040-5 Excavator Specifications
- Power: 40.3 horsepower (gross)
- Dig depth: 11' 2.3"
- Bucket force: 9,397 lb.
