Video: A Closer Look at Kubota’s New KX030-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota gave us a sneak peak of its new KX030-4 compact excavator for the U.S. market back in October. We got the full walkaround view and details at the excavator’s launch January 18 at World of Concrete. In the video above, Bill Holton, Kubota product manager for construction equipment, outlines the new features on the KX030-4, which will replace the KX71-3S. Those features include larger cab and touchscreen, auto-downshift, toolbox underneath the door, dozer blade with float, and a diverter valve for easier switching of attachments. Kubota also made the front glass window easy to open and added such operator comfort features as more foot and leg room, a two-speed travel switch on the dozer lever, cup holder, wrist rest and a standard high-back suspension seat. The 3-ton, 24-horsepower excavator has been released in Europe and in Canada and is scheduled to hit U.S. dealerships next summer. It will be available with canopy or cab. Quick Specs: Operating weight: 6,097 lbs. canopy; 6,251 lbs. cab Engine: Kubota 24 hp, Tier 4 Final diesel Max breakout force: 6,924 lbs. Dig depth: 9 feet 7 inches Hydraulic flow: 8.3 gallons per minute Auxiliary hydraulic flow: 13.1 gpm Max dump height: 10 feet 4 inches Max travel speed: 2.7 mph Tail swing: 17.7 inches {Related content: Kubota Rolls Out New Compact Excavator for U.S., the KX030-4 (Video): http://equipmentworld.com/equipment/c...} Equipment World serves up weekly videos on the latest in construction equipment, work trucks and pickup trucks – everything contractors need to get their work done. Subscribe and visit us at equipmentworld.com!