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Bobcat E10e vs Kubota KX040-4

The Kubota KX040-4 is the heavier machine, at 4.17 t against 1.2 t.

The Bobcat E10e is ahead on: turns tighter, lower to transport. The Kubota KX040-4 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more hydraulic flow, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E10e and the Kubota KX040-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. Bobcat · mini excavator

    Bobcat E10e

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  2. Kubota · mini excavator

    Kubota KX040-4

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureBobcat E10eKubota KX040-4
Operating weight1,201 kg4,170 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better1.82 m3.42 m+88%
Max digging reachHigher is better3.145 m5.54 m+76%
Max dumping heightHigher is better1.818 m3.9 m+115%
Pump flowHigher is better25 L/min92 L/min+270%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better2.9 km/h5 km/h+72%
Tail swing radiusLower is better0.55 m+58%1.3 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.209 m+11%2.485 m
Overall length2.793 m5.085 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length2.793 mTransport position5.085 m
Track length1.28 mUndercarriage length2.175 mcrawler length
Track length on ground0.968 mSprocket to idler centres1.71 mtumbler distance
Swing centre to blade0.987 mMachine centre line to bladeNot published
Swing centre to front (transport)2.153 mNot published
Overall height (to top of cab)2.209 mTop of TOPS canopy2.485 mcanopy and cab
Engine cover height0.992 mNot published
Ground clearance, counterweight0.363 mGround to underside of the upperstructureNot published
Blade height0.22 m0.35 m
Tail swing radius0.55 mPlan view1.3 m
Width of crawler (tracks expanded)1.1 mNot published
Width of crawler0.71 mJ, undercarriage retractedNot published
Shoe width0.18 mRubber track0.35 m
Overall widthNot published1.7 m
Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.33 m

Performance

Max digging reach3.145 mWorking area B5.54 m
Max reach at ground level3.093 mWorking area C5.41 m
Max digging depth1.82 mWorking area K3.42 m
Max vertical wall digging depth1.383 mWorking area J2.255 m
Max digging height2.685 mWorking area H5.335 m
Max dumping height1.818 mWorking area I3.9 m
Min front swing radius1.374 mWorking area D, from the machine centre lineNot published
Max blade height0.196 mWorking area E, above ground0.4 m
Max blade depth0.23 mWorking area F, below ground0.405 m
Bucket rotation196°Working area ANot published
Boom swing offset, left0.413 mPlan view MNot published
Boom swing offset, right0.471 mPlan view NNot published
Boom swing, left67°Not published
Boom swing, right64°Not published
Bucket digging force8 kN4,325 kgfmax breakout force, bucket
Arm digging force6 kN1,865 kgfmax breakout force, arm
Swing speed10.2 rpmSlew rate9.2 rpm
Max drawbar pull10 kNNot published
Travel speed (high)2.9 km/h5 km/h
Travel speed (low)1.8 km/h2.9 km/h
Min turning radiusNot published2.18 mfront swing radius without boom swing
Min turning radius (boom swung)Not published1.805 mfront swing radius with boom swing
Boom swingNot published70 deg. left / 55 deg. right
Max traction forceNot published4,420 kgf

Weight

Operating weight1,201 kgWith bucket, ISO 60164,170 kg
Transport mass1,102 kgNo attachmentNot published
Ground pressure28.8 kPaRubber tracks31.2 kPa canopy / 32.3 kPa cab (rubber tracks)
Operating weight (cab)Not published4,310 kgcab, rubber tracks, standard blade

Electric drive

Engine modelSchabmueller / Electric AM (TSA200) electric motor32 V (AC)Kubota D1803-CR-TE4
Maximum power7.5 kW (10 hp)At 3,000 rpmNot published
Max torque30 NmAt 2,400 rpmNot published
BatteryLi-ion, 51.8 V (DC)Not published
Battery capacity11.52 kWh (2 x 5.76)Not published

Hydraulics

Pump flow25 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity, triple gear pump92 L/min
Max pressure190 barSystem pressure (auxiliary AUX1 relief)Not published
Auxiliary circuit flow, primary20 L/minNot published
Auxiliary flowNot published65 L/min

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank2.6 LHydraulic reservoir42 L
Hydraulic system, with tank9.4 L74 L
Fuel tankNot published64 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil and filter500 hoursNot published
Final drive oil1,000 hoursNot published
Grease fittings, except frame10 hoursevery 10 hours or dailyNot published
Grease fittings, frame50 hoursNot published
Battery, inverter and motor cables (check)250 hoursor 12 months; check cables and connectionsNot published

Engine

DisplacementNot published1.8 L1,826 cc
Gross powerNot published30.1 kW (40.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm
Net powerNot published29 kW (38.9 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm

Blade

Blade widthNot published1.7 m

Sources: Bobcat Electric Compact Excavator E10e, E19e brochure B4501263-EN (EU, English) · Kubota KX040-4 spec sheet 8885C-01-CL (Kubota Canada, 2022-03; dealer copy, SOS Equipment)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Bobcat E10eKubota KX040-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E10e vs Kubota KX040-4: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota KX040-4?

By operating weight the Kubota KX040-4 is the biggest at 4.17 t, then the Bobcat E10e at 1.2 t.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota KX040-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Bobcat E10e 1.82 m, Kubota KX040-4 3.42 m (max digging depth), a 88% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota KX040-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Bobcat E10e 3.145 m, Kubota KX040-4 5.54 m (max digging reach), a 76% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Bobcat E10e or Kubota KX040-4?

The Bobcat E10e: Bobcat E10e 0.55 m, Kubota KX040-4 1.3 m (tail swing radius), a 58% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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