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Kubota KX040-4 vs Kubota U35-4

The Kubota KX040-4 is the heavier machine, at 4.17 t against 3.83 t, and the Kubota KX040-4 has more power (29 kW against 17.8 kW).

The Kubota KX040-4 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Kubota U35-4 is ahead on: lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Kubota KX040-4 and the Kubota U35-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Kubota KX040-4

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    Kubota U35-4

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At a glance

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

FigureKubota KX040-4Kubota U35-4
Operating weight4,170 kg3,830 kg
Gross powerHigher is better30.1 kW+63%18.5 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better3.42 m+15%2.97 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better5.41 m+5%5.165 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better3.9 m+16%3.37 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better4,325 kgf+54%2,810 kgf
Fuel tankHigher is better64 L+42%45 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better5 km/h+9%4.6 km/h
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.485 m2.47 m+1%
Overall length5.085 m4.75 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.085 m4.75 mTransport
Overall height (to top of cab)2.485 mcanopy and cab2.47 mCanopy model 2.48 m
Overall width1.7 m1.7 m
Ground clearance (minimum)0.33 m0.29 m
Track length on ground1.71 mtumbler distanceNot published
Track length2.175 mcrawler length2.09 mCrawler length
Shoe width0.35 m0.295 mRubber track
Min turning radius, without boom swingNot published2.25 m
Min turning radius, with boom swingNot published1.755 m
Min tail turning radiusNot published0.901 m
Tumbler distanceNot published1.67 m
Blade lift above groundNot published0.37 m
Blade drop below groundNot published0.37 m

Performance

Max digging height5.335 m4.844 m
Max dumping height3.9 m3.37 m
Max digging depth3.42 m2.97 m
Max vertical wall digging depth2.255 m2.013 m
Max reach at ground level5.41 m5.165 m
Max digging reach5.54 m5.272 m
Min turning radius2.18 mfront swing radius without boom swingNot published
Min turning radius (boom swung)1.805 mfront swing radius with boom swingNot published
Tail swing radius1.3 mNot published
Bucket digging force4,325 kgfmax breakout force, bucket2,810 kgfMax. breakout force, bucket
Arm digging force1,865 kgfmax breakout force, arm1,920 kgfMax. breakout force, arm
Swing speed9.2 rpm8.5rpm
Boom swing70 deg. left / 55 deg. rightNot published
Travel speed (high)5 km/h4.6 km/h
Travel speed (low)2.9 km/h3 km/h
Max traction force4,420 kgf2,760 kgf
Ground pressure31.2 kPa canopy / 32.3 kPa cab (rubber tracks)Not published
Boom swing angle, leftNot published70°
Boom swing angle, rightNot published48°

Weight

Operating weight4,170 kg3,830 kgCab model, rubber tracks
Operating weight (cab)4,310 kgcab, rubber tracks, standard bladeNot published
Operating weight (canopy)Not published3,690 kgCanopy model, rubber tracks

Engine

Engine modelKubota D1803-CR-TE4Kubota D1703M-DI-E4
Displacement1.8 L1,826 cc1.6 L
Gross power30.1 kW (40.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm18.5 kW (24.8 hp)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm
Net power29 kW (38.9 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm17.8 kW (23.9 hp)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm
EmissionsNot publishedTier 4 compliant
CylindersNot published3
Engine oilNot published5.3 L

Hydraulics

Pump flow92 L/min39.6 L/min x 2 + 20.9 L/min x 1Hydraulic pump capacity
Auxiliary flow65 L/minNot published
Auxiliary flow (AUX1)Not published60 L/min

Blade

Blade width1.7 m1.7 m
Blade height0.35 m0.34 m
Max blade height0.4 mNot published
Max blade depth0.405 mNot published

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank42 L36 L
Hydraulic system, with tank74 L61 L
Fuel tank64 L45 L

Sources: Kubota KX040-4 spec sheet 8885C-01-CL (Kubota Canada, 2022-03; dealer copy, SOS Equipment) · Kubota Australia, U35-4 Mini Excavator product page (specifications table)

Drawn to scale

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

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Kubota KX040-4Kubota U35-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Kubota KX040-4 vs Kubota U35-4: questions

Which is bigger, the Kubota KX040-4 or Kubota U35-4?

By operating weight the Kubota KX040-4 is the biggest at 4.17 t, then the Kubota U35-4 at 3.83 t.

Which has more power, the Kubota KX040-4 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 30.1 kW (40.4 HP), Kubota U35-4 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (gross power), a 63% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Kubota KX040-4 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 3.42 m, Kubota U35-4 2.97 m (max digging depth), a 15% difference.

Which reaches further, the Kubota KX040-4 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 5.41 m, Kubota U35-4 5.165 m (max reach at ground level), a 5% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Kubota KX040-4 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 64 L, Kubota U35-4 45 L (fuel tank), a 42% 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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