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Kubota KX057-4 vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The Kubota KX057-4 is the heavier machine, at 5.6 t against 4.8 t, and the Kubota KX057-4 has more power (33.8 kW against 29.7 kW).

The Kubota KX057-4 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Kubota KX057-4 and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Kubota KX057-4

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    XCMG XE45U Pro

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At a glance

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FigureKubota KX057-4XCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight5,600 kg4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better33.8 kW+14%29.7 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better3.865 m+16%3.342 m
Max digging reachHigher is better6.24 m+9%5.715 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better4.18 m+3%4.052 m
Fuel tankHigher is better75 L+15%65 L
Tail swing radiusLower is better1.27 m1.215 m+4%
Overall widthLower is better1.96 m1.85 m+6%
Overall heightLower is better2.55 m2.535 m+1%
Overall length5.52 m5.25 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.52 m5.25 m
Overall height2.55 m2.535 m
Overall width1.96 m1.85 m
Ground clearance (minimum)0.31 m0.291 m
Track length on ground1.99 mtumbler distance1.8 m
Track length2.5 mcrawler length2.249 m
Shoe width0.4 mrubber0.35 m
Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m
Track gaugeNot published1.5 m

Working range

Max digging height5.74 m5.479 m
Max dumping height4.18 m4.052 m
Max digging depth3.865 m3.342 m
Max vertical wall digging depth1.71 m2.68 m
Max reach at ground level6.11 mmax digging radius at groundNot published
Max digging reach6.24 mmax digging radius5.715 m
Min turning radius2.42 mNot published
Tail swing radius1.27 m1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight
Bucket digging force5,070 kgfmax breakout force, bucket38 kNISO
Arm digging force2,560 kgfmax breakout force, arm22 kNISO
Swing speed9.3 rpmNot published
Boom swing70 deg. left / 55 deg. rightNot published
Travel speed (low)2.8 km/hNot published
Travel speed (high)4.9 km/hNot published
Max traction force6,567 kgfNot published
Ground pressure0.323 kgf/cm2 (4.59 psi) rubber tracksNot published

Weight

Operating weight5,600 kg4,800 kg

Engine

Engine modelKubota V2607-DIKubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder
Displacement2.6 LNot published
Gross power35.5 kW (47.6 HP)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpmNot published
Net power33.8 kW (45.4 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 flow56.1 L/min (14.8 gpm) variable x 2 + 37.0 L/min (9.8 gpm) gear132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity
Auxiliary flow75 L/minAUX1; AUX2 37 L/min (9.8 gpm)90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate
Max pressureNot published240 barMain system

Blade

Blade width1.96 mNot published
Blade height0.41 mNot published
Max blade height0.44 mNot published
Max blade depth0.41 mNot published

Service capacities

Hydraulic tank45 Lreservoir36 L
Hydraulic system, with tank79 LNot published
Fuel tank75 L65 L

Performance

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%

Sources: Kubota KX057-4 brochure 8783-02-CL (Kubota Canada, 2009-09), copy on kitchingplanthire.co.uk · 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 KX057-4XCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Kubota KX057-4 vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the Kubota KX057-4 is the biggest at 5.6 t, then the XCMG XE45U Pro at 4.8 t.

Which has more power, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX057-4: Kubota KX057-4 33.8 kW (45.4 HP), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 14% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX057-4: Kubota KX057-4 3.865 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 16% difference.

Which reaches further, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX057-4: Kubota KX057-4 6.24 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 5.715 m (max digging reach), a 9% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The Kubota KX057-4: Kubota KX057-4 75 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 15% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX057-4 1.27 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.215 m (tail swing radius), a 4% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Kubota KX057-4 or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: Kubota KX057-4 1.96 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.85 m (overall width), a 6% 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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