Kubota KX030-4 Walkaround

Feb. 2, 2023

Bill Holton, CE product manager, points out the highlights in the walk around the new Kubota KX030-4 compact excavator.

The KX030-4 replaces the KX71-3S mini excavator. Operating weight is 6,426 pounds with cab, maximum digging depth is 9 feet 7 inches, and maximum dumping height is 10 feet 4 inches. The new excavator has 500 pounds more breakout force and 300 pounds more lifting force than its predecessor.

The Kubota diesel engine delivers 24.7 gross horsepower at 2,250 rpm. The auto-downshift feature allows the operator to travel in 2ndspeed and make turns without having to manually downshift.

Kubota KX030-4 Excavator Specs

Operating weight, with cab: 6,426 lb.
Max dig depth: 9 ft. 7 in.
Max dump height: 10 ft. 4 in.
Power: 24.7 hp @ 2,250 rpm
Bucket breakout force: 6,924 lb.

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Rod Sutton

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