KX040-4 Angle Blade

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Digging isn’t easy, but the Kubota KX040-4 will make it feel like it is. With 40.4 horsepower and an available cab for ultimate comfort, you’d be silly to ignore the KX040-4. Experience elite versatility, maneuverability and power like never before, and you’ll know what we mean when we talk about the Kubota difference. 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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    Clean Running Kubota Tier 4 Engine

    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

    Two Speed Travel

    All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.

    Changeable Control Pattern

    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

    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

    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 
    Angle Blade Optional Hydraulic Angle Blade*

    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

    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

    Auxiliary

    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
    KX040-4 Angle Blade

    KX040-4 Angle Blade

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    Specifications

    Arm Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)

    4112 (1865)

    Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM)

    17.2 (65) / 9.8 (37)

    Blade Height, in (mm)

    13.8in (350), Angle Blade: 15.2in (385)

    Blade Width, ft (mm)

    5'6.9" (1700), Angle blade: 5'10.9" (1800)

    Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)

    9535 (4325)

    Crawler Length, ft (mm)

    7'1.6" (2175)

    Displacement (cu. in.)

    111.4

    Engine Model

    Kubota D1803-CR-TE4

    Fuel Reservoir, gal (l)

    16.9 (64)

    Ground Contact Pressure psi, kgf (cm2)

    Rubber: 4.53 (31.2) / 4.68 (32.3), Steel: 4.61 (31.8) / 4.76 (32.8), Angle Blade Rubber: 4.70 (32.4) / 4.86 (33.5), Angle Blade Steel: 4.78 (33.0) / 4.93 (34.0)

    Horsepower (gross)

    40.4

    Hydraulic Oil Reservoir / System, gal (l)

    11.1 (42) / 19.6 (74)

    Min. Ground Clearance, in (mm)

    12.99in (330)

    Operating Weight, lbs (kg)

    Rubber: 9195 (4170) / 9500 (4310) Steel: 9350 (4240) / 9655 (4380), Angle Blade Rubber: 9900 (4490) / 10210 (4630), Angle Blade Steel: 10050 (4560) / 10360 (4700)

    Overall Height, ft (mm)

    8'1.8" (2485) / 8'1.8" (2485)

    Overall Length, ft (mm)

    16'8.2" (5085)

    Overall Width, ft (mm)

    5'6.9" (1700)

    Pump Capacity, GPM (LPM)

    24.4 (92.4)

    Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph)

    1.8 (2.9)

    Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph)

    3.1 (5.0)