Kubota rolled out the next generation of its largest excavator earlier this year at World of Concrete.
In the video above Bill Holton, Kubota product manager for construction equipment, leads a walkaround tour of the new 8.4-metric-ton KX080-5.
The new compact excavator keeps the same specifications as its predecessor, but comes with a slew of new features designed to make it easier to operate, including a more comfortable, quieter cab; load-sensing hydraulics; and auto-idling and auto-engine stop.
Starting with the cab, Kubota gave the fifth-generation excavator a new interior design and convenient functions. It’s also quieter, down to 72 decibels when running, the company says.
Kubota says the new KX080-5 runs attachments more smoothly, thanks to a two-pump load-sensing hydraulic system. The hydraulic settings can be adjusted from the in-cab monitor.
The operator also doesn’t have to leave the cab to open and close the third line hydraulic return. Instead, it is automatically activated when one-way flow is selected on the cab’s digital panel.
A thumb and relief valve are standard. Kubota also gave the excavator a contoured tail design with shorter rear overhang for increased stability, work in tight spaces and easier transport.
