Mini Excavator comparison
Kubota KX040-4 vs. Bobcat E35
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Quick answer
The Kubota KX040-4 is a larger 4-ton-class excavator with more power and dig depth (~40 hp gross, ~11 ft 3 in dig depth) than the 3.5-ton-class Bobcat E35 (commonly ~24.8 hp). Choose the KX040-4 for more digging muscle and reach; choose the E35 when lighter weight, easier transport, and the Bobcat dealer network matter more. Note the E35 is a family with several arm and engine options.
Key differences at a glance
- The KX040-4 is a 4-ton-class machine; the E35 is a 3.5-ton class — different size tiers
- Dig depth favors the KX040-4 (~11 ft 3 in) over the E35 (~121–153 in depending on arm)
- Power favors the KX040-4 (~40.4 hp gross / 38.9 hp net) vs. the E35 (commonly 24.8 hp, with a ~33 hp option on some configs)
- The E35 is lighter (~7,659 lb std arm) and easier to transport than the KX040-4 (~9,326–9,500 lb)
- The E35 is a family with standard, long, and extendable arm options — confirm which one a listing has
Specification comparison
| Spec | Kubota KX040-4 | Bobcat E35 |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Compact excavator, conventional tail swing (4-ton class) | Compact excavator (3.5-ton class) |
| Engine power | ~40.4 hp gross / 38.9 hp net | Commonly 24.8 hp (~33 hp option on some configs)Confirm the exact engine on the specific unit, especially which E35 configuration. |
| Maximum digging depth | ~11 ft 2.6 in (3,420 mm) | ~121.2 in std / 133 in long / 153.2 in extendable armThe E35's depth depends heavily on which arm is fitted. |
| Operating weight | ~9,326–9,500 lb | ~7,659 lb (std arm)KX040-4 up to ~10,360 lb with an angle/6-in-1 blade; E35 ~8,362 lb (long arm), ~8,590 lb (extendable). |
| Tail swing | Conventional | Confirm configurationMatch tail swing to how tight your worksites are. |
Figures are the verified specifications from each model's page. The E35 is a family across generations and arm options, so confirm the exact configuration and numbers on the specific unit.
Choose the Kubota KX040-4 if
- You want more dig depth, reach, and engine power
- Your work leans toward larger trenching and excavation
- You can transport a machine in the ~9,300–10,400 lb range
Choose the Bobcat E35 if
- You want a lighter, easier-to-transport 3.5-ton machine
- You value the Bobcat dealer and attachment network
- You want arm options (long/extendable) for extra reach when needed
What both machines share
- Both are compact excavators well suited to utility, landscaping, and residential work
- Inspect the undercarriage, hydraulics, and pins/bushings on any used unit
- Confirm auxiliary hydraulics if you plan to run attachments
The verdict
If you need more digging capability, the larger KX040-4 is the stronger machine. If transport, weight, and Bobcat support matter more, the E35 is the pick — just confirm exactly which E35 arm and engine configuration you are buying.
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