2026 Kubota Compact Excavators KX018-4

2026 Kubota Compact Excavators KX018-4

Digging has never been easier than with the Kubota KX018-4 compact excavator. Combine the KX018-4’s 16.1 horsepower with superior maneuverability and versatility, and you’ll never worry about whether or not you can get the job done. There’s never been a better way to move ground. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.

According to 2024 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales.

Features may include:

To enable passage through narrow spaces such as doorways and gates, the adjustable width track frame can be reduced by simply operating a single lever. Plus, changing the blade width is as easy as removing one pin by hand.

Kubota excavators are all powered by Kubota Tier 4 emission engines. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance, delivers minimized noise and vibration and meets the latest engine emission regulation.

All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.

Convenient Two-pattern Selection System (TPSS) allows you to change between ISO and SAE operating patterns with a quick flip of the TPSS switch – without tools or leaving your seat.

• Front pin bushings to help maximize durability

• Centralized swivel bearing lubrication

• Protected cylinder hoses

• Steel hood panels

• One-sided engine maintenance

• Wide hood openings for easy access to engine and other vital components

Proportional flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1) and maximum oil flow setting – you can operate a larger variety of auxiliary attachments than ever before

Proportional AUX flow switch – a convenient bi-directional switch enables easy operation of hydraulic thumbs and other hydraulic attachments such as augers and breakers