Kubota Excavators — 2015 Spec Guide
KX-Series and U-Series Deliver Power and Utility
Decades ago, Kubota released its first excavator, and today its machines range from 1 to 8 tons. Models with zero, tight or conventional tail swing are available with an offering of 10 to 70 gross hp. Kubota’s KX-Series excavators have earned high market acclaim, says Kubota. The KX080-4 delivers a breakout force of 14,660 lbs, with the KX057-4 offering a powerful 11,177 lbs and the KX040-4 serving up 9,535 lbs.
This series features an advanced load-sensing hydraulic system that provides optimum oil flow to each cylinder, making operation under any load easier and smoother. The lineup also features Kubota’s original ECO PLUS to prioritize fuel economy, and the Auto Idling System that significantly reduces fuel consumption and noise to increase operator comfort and allow work in residential areas.
Kubota’s hydraulic 6-in-1 blade is a Kubota-exclusive option, available on the Kubota KX121-3S and KX040-4 compact excavators. The 6-in-1 blade is designed with a standard-equipped, bolt-on cutting edge (BOE) that protects the blade. The tilt cylinder is covered for durability and protection from soil and rocks, and the reversible cutting edge is divided into two sections to easily invert the edge for easy maintenance and simple replacement.
Kubota’s U-Series zero and tight tail swing excavators offer performance, durability, convenience and comfort to help operators tackle tougher jobs in even tighter spaces. Ultra-durable, ultra-maneuverable and ultra-productive, the U-Series is available in four models, each equipped with a Kubota E-TVCS diesel engine. The line offers bucket breakout force to tackle the toughest excavation jobs, the U17 with 3,417 lbs, the U25 with 5,765 lbs, the U35-4 with 7,924 lbs and the U55-4 with 11,177 lbs.
Advice to Buyers
“With all the details buyers consider, some features can be overlooked that offer a lot of long-term benefits, like protected cylinder hoses for example,” says Paul Manger, Kubota construction product marketing director. “While not a main feature that buyers might focus on, the protection of cylinder hoses is important, reducing wear and tear and saving on repair costs down the road. In addition, for ease of maintenance it’s important for customers to carefully look at how the engine is laid out on the machine they are considering.”
