Which Compact Excavator is Your Match? Kubota KX-040 vs Bobcat E42
Looking for a compact excavator in Felton, Delaware? Had your eye on the Kubota KX-040, but you’re feeling torn when looking at the Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator? We’d love to showcase a few key differences between the KX-040 and E42 before having you come out to Burke Equipment Company to browse our selection of the Kubota KX-040. Let’s take a look!
Learn more about the Kubota KX-040!
One look at the Kubota KX-040 and it’s clear to see that the Kubota Compact Excavator was built with durability in mind. Bolstered by Kubota steel, the excavator’s frame extends the longevity of your equipment with its centralized swivel, bearing lubrication, front pin bushings and its two-piece, protected hosing design. The KX-040 stands at 8’ 1.8” tall and weighs 9,350 pounds, giving it the capability you need to tackle even the toughest jobs. Inside the cab, you’ll find a deluxe suspension seat, full-flat floor and digital panel, allowing you to work efficiently and comfortably throughout the day. You can even switch between ISO and SAE operating patterns without having to leave the KX-040’s seat. Wondering how durable the Bobcat E42 is? The E42 is a little heftier than its Kubota competitor, weighing in at 9,830 pounds and standing at 8’ 3” tall. It offers better ground clearance than the KX-040 and features Bobcat’s X-undercarriage system, but both compact excavators come standard as ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) models and provide you with climate-controlled, closed cab options. Our take? Kubota’s reputation precedes them, and the Kubota KX-040 showcases the manufacturers best. Rise to the occasion and stand the test of time with the Kubota KX-040!
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by compact excavator’s various sizes these days. When you’re looking to hover around the 40 horsepower mark, you can’t beat the performance and systems present in the Kubota KX-040. Wondering how much horsepower is in the Kubota KX-040? The KX-040 puts up a robust 40.4 horsepower, assisted by the common rail system and diesel particulate filter in the Kubota-built engine. You’ll enjoy two-speed travel in the KX-040 and precise maneuvers with the ergonomically placed controls. So, how much horsepower does the Bobcat E42 have? Does it compete with the Kubota KX-040? The Bobcat E42 sports a 42.6 horsepower rating, ranking it slightly higher than the KX-040, but when it comes to digging depth and dumping height, the E42 falls short of the KX-040’s mark. You’ll work with confidence, thanks to the 11’ 2” maximum digging depth and 12’ 9” maximum dumping height in the KX-040, compared to the 10’ 4” digging depth and 12’ 3” dumping height in the Bobcat E42. The KX-040 even puts out a better hydraulic flow, sitting at 24.4 gpm, higher than the 20 gpm provided by the E42. Factor in the versatile range of attachments available in the KX-040 and you’ve got yourself a compact track loader designed to handle whatever you throw its way. It’s time to start seeing the results you’ve been searching for and it all starts with the Kubota KX-040!
Interested in giving the Kubota KX-040 a closer look? We’d love to show you around the Kubota excavator and answer any questions you may have right here at Burke Equipment company, located in Felton! You can fill out our Get a Quote form, give us a call or use the Locations Page at the top of the page for directions to our store. We hope to do business with you at Burke Equipment Company, located in Felton, Delaware!