K008-5
The new Kubota K008-5 ultra-compact excavator lets you power through jobs with efficiency and versatility. You’ll enjoy a robust 10.3 horsepower rating, dominant hydraulic performance, two-speed travel and exceptional digging depth and height, as well as Kubota’s renowned durability. Let’s get to work. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.*
*According to 2023 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales.
Features
Variable Width Undercarriage*
To enable passage through narrow spaces such as doorways and gates, the adjustable width track frame can be reduced by simply operating a single lever. Plus, changing the blade width is as easy as removing one pin by hand.
*Available on K008-3, K008-5, U10-5, KX018-4
Clean Running Kubota Tier 4 Engine
Kubota excavators are all powered by Kubota Tier 4 emission engines. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance, delivers minimized noise and vibration and meets the latest engine emission regulation.
Two Speed Travel
All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.
Changeable Control Pattern
Convenient Two-pattern Selection System (TPSS) allows you to change between ISO and SAE operating patterns with a quick flip of the TPSS switch – without tools or leaving your seat.
Serviceability
- Front pin bushings to help maximize durability
- Centralized swivel bearing lubrication
- Protected cylinder hoses
- Steel hood panels
- One-sided engine maintenance
- Wide hood openings for easy access to engine and other vital components
Auxiliary
- Proportional flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1) and maximum oil flow setting – you can operate a larger variety of auxiliary attachments than ever before
- Proportional AUX flow switch – a convenient bi-directional switch enables easy operation of hydraulic thumbs and other hydraulic attachments such as augers and breakers
| Engine Model | Engine ModelKubota D722-E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower (gross) | Horsepower (gross)10.3 | |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | Displacement (cu. in.)43.8 | |
| Overall Length, ft (mm) | Overall Length, ft (mm)9ft 0in (2750) | |
| Overall Height, ft (mm) | Overall Height, ft (mm)7ft 4in (2230) | |
| Overall Width, ft (mm) | Overall Width, ft (mm)2ft 10in (860) / 2ft 7in (800) | |
| Min. Ground Clearance, in (mm) | Min. Ground Clearance, in (mm)5.9in (150) | |
| Crawler Length, ft (mm) | Crawler Length, ft (mm)4ft 0in (1230) | |
| Pump Capacity, GPM (LPM) | Pump Capacity, GPM (LPM)2.8 (10.5) x 2 | |
| Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM) | Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate, GPM (LPM)5.5 (21.0) | |
| Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kgf) | Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)2205 (1000) | |
| Arm Breakout Force, lbs (kgf) | Arm Breakout Force, lbs (kgf)1012 (458.9) | |
| Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph) | Traveling Speed: High, mph (kph)2.5 (4.0) | |
| Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph) | Traveling Speed: Low, mph (kph)1.2 (2.0) | |
| Ground Contact Pressure psi, kgf (cm2) | Ground Contact Pressure psi, kgf (cm2)4.1 (0.29) | |
| Blade Width, ft (mm) | Blade Width, ft (mm)2ft 4in / 2ft 10in (700 / 860) | |
| Blade Height, in (mm) | Blade Height, in (mm)7.9in (200) | |
| Hydraulic Oil Reservoir / System, gal (l) | Hydraulic Oil Reservoir / System, gal (l)3.60 / 4.8 (13.5 / 18.0) | |
| Fuel Reservoir, gal (l) | Fuel Reservoir, gal (l)3.2 (12.0) | |
| Operating Weight, lbs (kg) | Operating Weight, lbs (kg)2315 (1050) |
