2024 Kubota KX-040 200 Hour Review

200 hour impressions of my 2024 Kubota Kx040 mini Excavator. This machine has the 6-way blade, rubber tracks, hydraulic thumb, and an extra set of auxiliary hydraulic lines.

[@patrickriley5821]

Glad I saw this. I had signed the paperwork on a cab KX71-3 on a Saturday, I slept on it over the weekend and had to tell them I had buyers remorse and I wanted the KX040-4 with the 6 way blade. I don't think they wanted to change it but they agreed to void the paperwork on the KX71. They didn't have a KX040-4 with the 6 way blade so I'm not sure how long I will be waiting but I feel like I will be happier with this machine. I will just be using it around the farm and the other would have worked but I'm 62 and want a nice cab and if all goes well with this transaction I will purchase a track loader from them also. Thanks for the review. This made me feel more confident in changing my choice.

[@billygrossjr.5585]

Glad it helped. I love it so far. It is small enough to do small things but powerful enough to do some decent sized tasks if you are patient. I have a SVL 75-2 skid steer I plan to do a review on eventually too. Congrats on your purchase!

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Nice review Billy. Thanks for doing one. Have you thought about adding a hydraulic flow control valve to that jumpy function, you mentioned in the video?

[@billygrossjr.5585]

Thank you. I haven’t? I guess I figured if I did that, I would have to lose some speed in the functions too? Which I guess wouldn’t be the worst thing.. not a bad idea.

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

@billygrossjr.5585 Look up hydraulic needle control valve on line. You'll have to find the right size. A hydraulic shop would be an option if you need help with it. They can be piped in-line on the hydraulic hose to the function of your excavator, you wish to slow down. They are adjustable and if you find a good speed, they can be set with an Allen set screw, so as vibration won't affect it .

[@Bra55Monkey]

Thanks for your insight into the 6 way blade.

[@billygrossjr.5585]

You bet 👍 Such a cool feature.

[@thirdhandearthworks]

The leaky thumb hose...if you end up working in brush at all you'll find that the 90 degree fitting on the thumb hoses will act like a lever and loosen up if you manage to hook it on anything. Glad you had the tools to tighten it up :-)

[@billygrossjr.5585]

Good call. Maybe that is what happened because I was working on a tree. Thanks for the insight!

[@user-deepseafishing]

Thanks for the insights. Looking at this or the KX057 for my property. Do any of the new KX040-5 feature entice you to upgrade or would you still recommend a -4 instead of waiting?

[@billygrossjr.5585]

No problem. There are a couple nice features on the -5 that are of interest, but I am an old man at heart and I really value simplicity… so I don’t really have a preference either way 👍

[@wi_ultra_farmer]

Great review! What grease are you using?

[@billygrossjr.5585]

Thanks! Mystik No. 2 grease. You could probably find a better grease, but it is one of the best ones I have tried that is easy to get where I live 👍

[@HughesEarthworks]

Great video! Which position is your bucket in now for more movement? Now I’m questioning mine too.

[@billygrossjr.5585]

Thanks! The closest pin hole to main bucket pivot if that makes sense. The farther one is for breakout force 👍

[@Aiwad-er7sf]

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