February 12, 2007—Kubota Tractor Corporation has introduced the Kubota KX080-3, its largest and most advanced excavator to date, according to the company.
Designed especially for work environments where space is limited, but additional power, capacity and efficiency are required, this eight-ton, tight-tailswing excavator offers more than 14,000 pounds of breakout force, along with versatility and features not found in other utility-class excavators, says Kubota.
The KX080-3 is the first direct-injection (DI) engine in a Kubota excavator. This quiet Kubota diesel engine can drive 14,660 pounds of bucket force and 8,554 pounds of arm crowd force, but still start easily in the cold while maintaining fuel efficiency. Another fuel-saver that helps reduce noise and exhaust emissions is the auto-idling system, which instinctively adjusts engine revolutions per minute (RPM).
The KX080-3 improves travel by automatically downshifting into low when making turns, moving on soft earth or in extra-heavy-duty-use situations. It also delivers smoother handling through the three-pump, load-sensing hydraulic system, which enables users to perform simultaneous operations, such as dozing and using front attachments, without losing speed. Twin auxiliary-service ports offer a hydraulic-flow rate up to 26 gallons per minute.
For more information, visit the Kubota Web site.
