The KX161-3 tight tail swing compact excavator, replacing the KX161-2, now offers Kubota’s U.S.-exclusive auto idle system. This system helps conserve fuel and reduce engine noise and overall wear by automatically dropping engine speed to idle when pilot controls are left static for more than four seconds. “Any movement of the operating lever causes the machine to
The tail section of the machine projects 4.75 inches beyond the width of the tracks while still maintaining the stability of a conventional tail swing, a feature that helps limit the possibility of damage to surrounding structures and equipment.
