KUBOTA KX040-5 EXCAVATOR

Kubota KX040-5 Excavator | 40.3 HP

 

The Kubota KX040-5 is a powerful compact excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, utility work, landscaping, construction, and site preparation. Powered by a 40.3 HP Kubota diesel engine, the KX040-5 combines an 11-foot 2.3-inch maximum digging depth, 9,535 lbs. of bucket breakout force, and a smooth load-sensing hydraulic system for productive performance on demanding jobsites.

 

How much horsepower does the Kubota KX040-5 have?

The Kubota KX040-5 produces 40.3 horsepower from a 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine.

Its engine meets Tier 4 emissions standards and is designed to provide dependable power for excavation, grading, trenching, and attachment work.

 

How deep can the Kubota KX040-5 dig?

The Kubota KX040-5 has a maximum digging depth of approximately 11 feet 2.3 inches.

This digging capability makes it well suited for utility trenches, drainage projects, foundations, landscaping, site preparation, and other excavation work.

 

How much breakout force does the Kubota KX040-5 have?

The KX040-5 delivers 9,535 lbs. of bucket breakout force.

That digging force helps the machine work through compacted soil and other demanding material while maintaining the maneuverability of a compact excavator.

 

What is the operating weight of the Kubota KX040-5?

Kubota lists the KX040-5 at approximately 9,199 lbs. operating weight in the canopy configuration with rubber tracks.

Its compact dimensions and roughly 4.5-ton operating class provide a useful balance between digging performance, stability, and transportability.

 

What kind of hydraulic system does the Kubota KX040-5 use?

The KX040-5 features Kubota’s Advanced Load-Sensing Hydraulic System.

The system is designed to deliver the appropriate oil flow to each hydraulic cylinder, helping provide smoother and easier operation as working loads change.

 

How much auxiliary hydraulic flow does the Kubota KX040-5 have?

Kubota lists auxiliary hydraulic line flow rates of up to 17.2 GPM and 9.8 GPM for the KX040-5.

The machine’s oil-flow settings can be adjusted and stored through the digital panel, making it easier to switch between compatible hydraulic attachments from one job to another.

 

Does the Kubota KX040-5 have an angle blade?

The KX040-5 can be equipped with Kubota’s hydraulic 6-in-1 blade.

The blade can angle up to 25 degrees and tilt up to 10 degrees, helping make grading, leveling, and backfilling more efficient.

 

What are the benefits of the Kubota KX040-5?

The KX040-5 combines digging performance, hydraulic control, operator comfort, and attachment versatility in a compact excavator.

 

Kubota KX040-5 highlights include:

• 40.3 HP Kubota diesel engine
• 3-cylinder liquid-cooled engine
• Tier 4 emissions compliance
• 11′ 2.3″ maximum digging depth
• 12′ 9.5″ maximum dumping height
• 9,535-lb bucket breakout force
• 24.4 GPM pump capacity
• Up to 17.2 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow
• Approximately 9,199-lb operating weight with canopy and rubber tracks
• Approximately 17.7-inch rear swing clearance
• Two-speed travel
• Maximum travel speed up to 3.1 MPH
• Advanced Load-Sensing Hydraulic System
• Digital hydraulic flow settings
• Available hydraulic 6-in-1 blade
• Two-pattern control selection
• Deluxe suspension seat
• Retractable seat belt
• Air conditioning with cab configuration
• Mechanical or hydraulic quick-coupler options
• Optional hydraulic thumb
• Optional hydraulic breaker
• Hydraulic auger compatibility

What attachments can be used with the Kubota KX040-5?

Kubota lists several attachment options for the KX040-5, including:

• Hydraulic thumb
• Hydraulic breaker
• Pin-on buckets from 12 to 36 inches
• Quick-attach buckets from 12 to 39 inches
• Mechanical or hydraulic quick coupler
• Hydraulic augers from 6 to 36 inches
• Optional angle blade

These options allow the KX040-5 to be configured for digging, demolition, utility work, grading, material handling, drilling, and other applications.

 

Is the Kubota KX040-5 comfortable to operate?

Kubota designed the KX Series operator station with comfort and ease of use in mind.

Available cab features include air conditioning, a deluxe suspension seat, a retractable seat belt, two-pattern control selection, and a two-speed travel switch.

 

What jobs is the Kubota KX040-5 good for?

The Kubota KX040-5 is well suited for:

• Construction
• Trenching
• Utility installation
• Drainage work
• Foundation excavation
• Landscaping
• Site preparation
• Grading and backfilling
• Farm and ranch projects
• Property improvement
• Material handling
• Demolition
• Auger work
• Hydraulic attachment applications

Its combination of compact size, more than 11 feet of digging depth, strong breakout force, and attachment versatility makes it a good all-around excavator for contractors and property owners.

 

Why choose the Kubota KX040-5?

 

The Kubota KX040-5 offers a strong combination of compact size and serious digging capability. With 40.3 HP, 9,535 lbs. of bucket breakout force, an 11-foot-plus digging depth, and advanced hydraulics, it provides the performance needed for demanding excavation work while remaining manageable on tighter jobsites.

The available 6-in-1 blade, attachment options, adjustable hydraulic flow, and comfortable operator station add versatility for contractors who need one excavator to handle digging, grading, backfilling, and attachment work throughout the day.

 

Shop the Kubota KX040-5 at Stewart Martin Equipment.

We’re Oklahoma owned and family owned, with a team ready to help you find the right Kubota excavator, attachments, and financing options for your operation.

 

 

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