2026 Kubota Compact Excavators KX040-5
- Year 2026
- Make Kubota
- Model Compact Excavators
- Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH5 / D1803-CR-TE5-BH6
2026 Kubota Compact Excavators KX040-5
2026 Kubota Compact Excavators KX040-5
The KX040-5 replaces the popular KX040-4 with a wide range of performance, comfort and productivity features. Updated with all new interior design and added productivity features like engine speed sensing, you'll be equipped get the job done right, while operating in comfort. But that's not all, with the option of a straight, angle, or 6-in-1 blade this machine can fit any job site. To top it all off this compact excavator comes standard with KubotaNOW telematics, giving you complete visibility of your machine. 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:- Keyless start
- 7 inch full color LCD monitor with jog dial controls
- LED work lights
- Enclosed cab or open canopy ROPs options
- Quieter cab for lower operator noise
- 6-way dozer blade, angle blade and straight blade options available
- Redesign to the AUX hydraulic system provides easier multifunction capabilities
- KubotaNOW telematics pre wired at factory
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Kubota
Engine
D1803-CR-TE5-BH5 / D1803-CR-TE5-BH6
Engine Power
40.3 hp
Displacement
111.4 cu. in.
Operational
Operating Conditions
Bucket Breakout Force: 9397 lbs (4262 kgf) | Arm Breakout Force: 4114 lbs (1866 kgf)
Operating Speed
Traveling - High: 3.1 mph (5.0 kph) | Traveling - Low: 1.7 mph (2.7 kph)
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Pump
29.1 gpm (110.0 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow
Auxiliary: 17.2 gpm (65 lpm) / 9.8 gpm (37 lpm)
Maximum Pressure
Ground Contact: Rubber: 4.5psi (31.1 kgf (cm2) / 4.7 psi (32.1 kgf (cm2), Steel: 4.6 psi (31.5 kgf (cm2) / 4.7 psi (32.5 kgf (cm2), Angle Blade Rubber: 4.7 psi (32.6 kgf (cm2) / 4.9 psi (33.6 kgf (cm2), Angle Blade Steel: 4.8 psi (32.9 kgf (cm2) / 4.9 psi (33.9 kgf (cm2), Rubber canopy/cab: 4.9 psi (33.8 kgf (cm2) / 5.0 psi (34.8 kgf (cm2), Steel canopy/cab: 4.9 psi (34.1 kgf (cm2) / 5.1 psi (35.1 kgf (cm2)
Dimensions
Overall Length
16ft 8.2in (5085 mm)
Overall Height
8ft 1.6in (2480 mm) / 8ft 2in (2490 mm)
Overall Width
5ft 6.9in - 5ft 10.9in (1700-1800 mm)
Ground Clearance
13in (330 mm)
Length
Crawler: 7'1.6in (2175 mm)
Width
Blade: 5ft 6.9in (1700 mm) / 5ft 10.9in (1800 mm), Angle blade: 5ft 10.9in (1800 mm)
Height
Blade: 13.8in (350 mm) / 1ft 3.2in (385 mm), Angle Blade: 1ft 3.2in (385 mm)
Capacities
Oil capacity
Hydraulic: 9.8 (37) / 17.7 (65 l)
Fuel Capacity
17.4 (66 l)
Weights
Weight, In Running Order
Operating: Rubber: Rubber: 9182-9480 lbs (4165-4300 kg) / 9965-10251 lbs (4520-4650 kg) Steel: 9348-9645 lbs (4240-4375 kg) / 10119-10417 lbs (4590-4725 kg), Angle Blade Rubber: 9623 lbs (4365 kg) / 9910 lbs (4495 kg), Angle Blade Steel: 9777 lbs (4435 kg) / 10075 lbs (4570 kg)