2026 Kubota Compact Excavators K008-5

Information

2026 Kubota Compact Excavators K008-5

The Kubota K008-5 ultra-compact excavator lets you power through jobs with efficiency and versatility. You’ll enjoy a robust 10.3 horsepower rating, dominant hydraulic performance, two-speed travel and exceptional digging depth and height. You get all these features, plus Kubota’s renowned durability. Let’s get to work. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.

According to 2024 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales.

Features may include:

Variable Width Undercarriage

To enable passage through narrow spaces such as doorways and gates, the adjustable width track frame can be reduced by simply operating a single lever. Plus, changing the blade width is as easy as removing one pin by hand.

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.

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

Photos

Highlights

  • Deland, Florida
  • 2026
  • Kubota
  • Compact Excavators K008-5
  • D1703M-DI-E4
  • Available
  • Blade: 5 ft 1 in (1550)
  • Blade: 13.5 in (345), Angle Blade: 1'3.2" (385)

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Kubota
  • Compact Excavators
  • K008-5
  • Compact
  • D1703M-DI-E4
  • Kubota
  • 23.3 hp
  • 100.5 cu. in.
  • Bucket Breakout Force: 8138 lbs (3694 kgf) | Arm Breakout Force: 3867 lbs (1756 kgf)
  • Traveling - High: 1.9 mph (3.0 kph) | Traveling - Low: 2.9 mph (4.6 kph)
  • 10.5 gpm (39.6 lpm) x 2 / 5.5 gpm (20.9 lpm) x 1
  • Auxiliary: 15.8 gpm (60 lpm)
  • Ground Contact: Canopy rubber/steel: 4.365 psi (0.307 kgf (cm2) / 4.482 psi (0.315 kgf (cm2), Cab rubber/steel: 4.559 psi (0.321 kgf (cm2) / 4.676 psi (0.329 kgf (cm2), Angle Blade canopy rubber/steel: 4.583 psi (0.322 kgf (cm2) / 4.700 psi (0.331 kgf (cm2) Angle Blade cab rubber/steel: 4.776 psi (0.336 kgf (cm2) / 4.894 psi (0.344 kgf (cm2)
  • 15 ft 6 in (4730)
  • 8 ft 1 in (2480)
  • 5'1" ft (1550 mm)
  • 11.4 in (290 mm)
  • Crawler: 6 ft 10.6 in (2100)
  • Blade: 5 ft 1 in (1550)
  • Blade: 13.5 in (345), Angle Blade: 1'3.2" (385)
  • Hydraulic: 11.8 (44.6) / 16.1 (61)
  • 12.4 gal (46.9 l)
  • Operating: Canopy rubber/steel: 7420 lbs (3365 kg) / 7616 lbs (3454 kg) Cab rubber/steel: 7742 lbs (3511 kg) / 7938 lbs (3600 kg), Angle Blade canopy rubber/steel: 7781 lbs (3529 kg) / 7978 lbs (3618 kg), Angle Blade cab rubber/steel: 8104 lbs (3675 kg) / 8300 lbs (3764 kg)