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Ship a Kubota KX040-4GA mini excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Kubota KX040-4GA measures 16 ft 8 in long, 5 ft 7 in wide and 12 ft 9 in high at 9,017 lbs (5.08 m × 1.70 m × 3.89 m, 4,090 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 16 ft 8 in · 5.08 mW 5 ft 7 in · 1.70 mH 12 ft 9 in · 3.89 mWt 9,017 lbs · 4,090 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. Loaded height exceeds the legal limit on every deck. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Kubota KX040-4GA need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 12 ft 9 in tall the machine sits at 14 ft 3 in on an RGN deck and 17 ft 9 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Kubota KX040-4GA need oversize permits?

Yes. The loaded height exceeds the legal limit even on an RGN; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Kubota KX040-4GA be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Kubota KX040-4GA for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Kubota KX040-4GA?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this mini excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Radiator Core Type: Low noise, F shaped blades
Oil Filtration: Spin-on type
Epa: Tier 4
Air Filter Type: Dual element, cyclonic
Number Of Cylinders: 3
Cooling Method: Liquid
Engine Make: Kubota
Engine Model: D1803-CR-TE4

Operational

Operating Weight: 9017 lb
Fuel Capacity: 17 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 17.2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity: 6.5 gal/min
Ground Pressure: 4.5 psi

Electrical

Lighting: Front working
Battery Voltage: 12 VDC
Battery Capacity: 52 AH
Instrument Panel: Digital
Engine Shut-Off: Key

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed: 9.2 rpm

Blade

Maximum Drop Below Ground: 1.4 ft in
Maximum Lift Above Ground: 1.4 ft in
Height: 13.8 in
Width: 5.6 ft in
Angle Blade Swing Angle: 25 degrees
Angle Blade Width: 67 in
Angle Blade Height: 15.2 in

Drive System

Max. Traction Force-Low Speed: 9747 lb

Brakes

Parking Brake: Auto travel, house swivel

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Ⓑ Width?The widest point of the machine BODY, left to right. Don't count the attachment here, that goes in Ⓓ.

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Ⓓ Attachment width?Width of the bucket, blade, or boom if it's wider than the machine body.

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.