Kubota KX040-4 6-in-1 Blade
KX040-4 6-in-1 Blade
Digging isn’t easy, but the Kubota KX040-4 6-in-1 Blade will make it feel like it is. With 40.4 horsepower and a 5’ 10.9”-wide blade, the Kubota KX040-4 6-in-1 Blade is perfect for getting the job done. Kubota's hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade can be angled right and left, and now, tilted as well. This blade enables six different positions: neutral, floatup, left-end-up, right-end-up, leftend-forward and right-end-forward. This feature makes leveling and backfilling work incredibly easy, even on inclines and uneven terrain, making you more productive and more efficient. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.*
*According to 2023 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales.
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Features
Angle Blade Optional Hydraulic Angle Blade*
Save time and work more efficiently. With a simple movement of the new thumb operated rocker switch on the dozer lever, the hydraulic angle blade (optional) can be angled to the right or left to push soil to the side as the machine moves forward, eliminating the need for repetitive repositioning at right angles when backfilling trenches.
*Available on KX033-4, KX040-4, KX057-5, KX080-4S, KX080-5
Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade
Kubota's hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade can be angled right and left – and now, tilted as well. This blade enables six different positions: neutral, float-up, left-end-up, right-end-up, left-end-forward and right-end-forward. This feature makes leveling and backfilling work incredibly easy, even on inclines and uneven terrain, making you more productive and more efficient.
*Available on KX040-4
Clean Running Kubota Tier 4 Engine
Kubota excavators are all powered by Kubota Tier 4 emission engines. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance, delivers minimized noise and vibration and meets the latest engine emission regulation.
Two Speed Travel
All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.
Changeable Control Pattern
Convenient Two-pattern Selection System (TPSS) allows you to change between ISO and SAE operating patterns with a quick flip of the TPSS switch – without tools or leaving your seat.
Comfort & Convenience
- A spacious operator station designed for greater comfort, with a fully flat floor for more legroom
- Digital panel with easy access, simple settings and easy-to-read indicators and alerts
- Easy cab entry and exit
- Easy-open front slide window
- Wrist rest
- Cup holder
- Optional cab
Serviceability
- Front pin bushings to help maximize durability
- Centralized swivel bearing lubrication
- Protected cylinder hoses
- Steel hood panels
- One-sided engine maintenance
- Wide hood openings for easy access to engine and other vital components
Auxiliary
- Proportional flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1) and maximum oil flow setting – you can operate a larger variety of auxiliary attachments than ever before
- Proportional AUX flow switch – a convenient bi-directional switch enables easy operation of hydraulic thumbs and other hydraulic attachments such as augers and breakers
Specifications
| Engine Model | Engine ModelKubota D1803-CR-TE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower (gross) | Horsepower (gross)40.4 | |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | Displacement (cu. in.)111.4 | |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | Overall Length, ft (mm)16ft 8.2in (5085) | |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | Overall Height, ft (mm)8ft 1.8in (2485) / 8ft 1.8in (2485) | |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | Overall Width, ft (mm)5ft 10.9in (1800) | |
| Min. Ground Clearance, in (mm) | Min. Ground Clearance, in (mm)12.99in (330) | |
| Crawler Length, ft (mm) | Crawler Length, ft (mm)7ft 1.6in (2175) | |
| Pump Capacity, GPM (LPM) | Pump Capacity, GPM (LPM)24.4 (92.4) | |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM)17.2 (65) / 9.8 (37) | |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kgf) | Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)9535 (4325) | |
| Arm Breakout Force, lbs (kgf) | Arm Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)4112 (1865) | |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph)1.8 (2.9) | |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph)3.1 (5.0) | |
| Ground Contact Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | Ground Contact Pressure psi, kgf (cm2)Rubber canopy/cab: 4.87 (33.6) / 5.02 (34.6), Steel canopy/cab: 4.95 (34.1) / 5.10 (35.2) | |
| Blade Width, ft (mm) | Blade Width, ft (mm)5ft 10.9in (1800) | |
| Blade Height, in (mm) | Blade Height, in (mm)15.2in (385) | |
| Hydraulic Oil Reservoir / System, gal (l) | Hydraulic Oil Reservoir / System, gal (l)11.1 (42) / 19.6 (74) | |
| Fuel Reservoir, gal (l) | Fuel Reservoir, gal (l)16.9 (64) | |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | Operating Weight, lbs (kg)Rubber: 9900 (4490) / 10210 (4630), Steel: 10050 (4560) / 10360 (4700) |