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Kubota KX040-4 vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The XCMG XE45U Pro is the heavier machine, at 4.8 t against 4.17 t, and the XCMG XE45U Pro has more power (29.7 kW against 29 kW).

The Kubota KX040-4 is ahead on: digs deeper, narrower to transport. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: more power, reaches further, dumps higher, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Kubota KX040-4 and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Kubota KX040-4

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    XCMG XE45U Pro

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At a glance

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FigureKubota KX040-4XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight4,170 kg4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better29 kW29.7 kW+2%
Max digging depthHigher is better3.42 m+2%3.342 m
Max digging reachHigher is better5.54 m5.715 m+3%
Max dumping heightHigher is better3.9 m4.052 m+4%
Pump flowHigher is better92 L/min132 L/min+43%
Fuel tankHigher is better64 L65 L+2%
Tail swing radiusLower is better1.3 m1.215 m+7%
Overall widthLower is better1.7 m+8%1.85 m
Overall length5.085 m5.25 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.085 m5.25 m
Overall height (to top of cab)2.485 mcanopy and cabNot published
Overall width1.7 m1.85 m
Ground clearance (minimum)0.33 m0.291 m
Track length on ground1.71 mtumbler distance1.8 m
Track length2.175 mcrawler length2.249 m
Shoe width0.35 m0.35 m
Overall heightNot published2.535 m
Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m
Track gaugeNot published1.5 m

Performance

Max digging height5.335 m5.479 m
Max dumping height3.9 m4.052 m
Max digging depth3.42 m3.342 m
Max vertical wall digging depth2.255 m2.68 m
Max reach at ground level5.41 mNot published
Max digging reach5.54 m5.715 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 m1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight
Bucket digging force4,325 kgfmax breakout force, bucket38 kNISO
Arm digging force1,865 kgfmax breakout force, arm22 kNISO
Swing speed9.2 rpmNot published
Boom swing70 deg. left / 55 deg. rightNot published
Travel speed (high)5 km/hNot published
Travel speed (low)2.9 km/hNot published
Max traction force4,420 kgfNot published
Ground pressure31.2 kPa canopy / 32.3 kPa cab (rubber tracks)Not published
Min front swing radiusNot published2.28 m
Max dozer lifting heightNot published0.417 m
Max dozer cutting depthNot published0.513 m
Bucket capacityNot published0.11 m³Standard bucket
Top speedNot published5 km/hHigh range; low range 2.6 km/h
Traction forceNot published42 kN
GradeabilityNot published30 deg / 58%

Weight

Operating weight4,170 kg4,800 kg
Operating weight (cab)4,310 kgcab, rubber tracks, standard bladeNot published

Engine

Engine modelKubota D1803-CR-TE4Kubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder
Displacement1.8 L1,826 ccNot published
Gross power30.1 kW (40.4 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpmNot published
Net power29 kW (38.9 HP)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm29.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm
Max torqueNot published151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow92 L/min132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity
Auxiliary flow65 L/min90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate
Max pressureNot published240 barMain system

Blade

Blade width1.7 mNot published
Blade height0.35 mNot published
Max blade height0.4 mNot published
Max blade depth0.405 mNot published

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank42 L36 L
Hydraulic system, with tank74 LNot published
Fuel tank64 L65 L

Sources: Kubota KX040-4 spec sheet 8885C-01-CL (Kubota Canada, 2022-03; dealer copy, SOS Equipment) · XCMG XE45U brochure, Technical Specifications p.2 (v4.11-2025-01, XCMG North America)

Drawn to scale

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

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Kubota KX040-4XCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Kubota KX040-4 vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the XCMG XE45U Pro is the biggest at 4.8 t, then the Kubota KX040-4 at 4.17 t.

Which has more power, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX040-4 29 kW (38.9 HP), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 2% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 3.42 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 2% difference.

Which reaches further, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX040-4 5.54 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 5.715 m (max digging reach), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX040-4 64 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 2% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX040-4 1.3 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.215 m (tail swing radius), a 7% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Kubota KX040-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX040-4: Kubota KX040-4 1.7 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.85 m (overall width), a 8% 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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