Rent a Kubota KX040-5 Mini Excavator in Atlanta

Kubota KX040-5R1A Mini Excavator — Available for Rent at Lashley Kubota

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When you need a compact excavator that can handle serious production work — foundation digging, utility trenching, site prep, grading, and material handling — without requiring a full-size machine and a CDL to move it, the Kubota KX040-5 is the answer. At 40.3 HP and approximately 9,200 lbs in the open ROPS canopy configuration, this is a machine that performs well above its weight class. It digs hard, moves efficiently, and comes loaded with features that the previous generation KX040-4 simply did not offer. If you have been renting a smaller mini excavator and constantly wishing you had more power and reach, the KX040-5 is the step up that makes sense.

The Next Generation of Kubota’s Most Popular 4-Ton Excavator

The KX040-5 replaces the KX040-4 — one of the most widely rented compact excavators in the country — with a comprehensive list of upgrades across performance, operator experience, and machine intelligence. Kubota debuted this model at World of Concrete in January 2025, and it arrived with a redesigned AUX hydraulic system, a new 7-inch full color LCD monitor with jog dial controls, factory-standard KubotaNOW telematics, and expanded blade options including a straight blade, angle blade, or 6-in-1 blade depending on configuration.

The R1A designation on this machine means an open ROPS canopy — a simple, durable open operator station that gives experienced operators excellent sightlines in all directions without the added weight and cost of an enclosed cab configuration. On Atlanta job sites where operators are moving frequently, monitoring their surroundings closely, and working in warmer weather, the open canopy is a practical and productive choice.

40.3 HP Kubota Tier 4 Engine — Clean, Powerful, Reliable

The KX040-5 is powered by Kubota’s D1803-CR-TE5 diesel engine, a water-cooled 3-cylinder common rail unit displacing 111.4 cubic inches and producing 40.3 HP gross. It is EPA Tier 4 compliant, running cleanly and quietly on urban and residential job sites where emissions and noise are scrutinized. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance while minimizing vibration — meaning operators stay focused and productive across a full workday rather than fighting fatigue from a rough-running machine.

A standout new feature on the KX040-5 is engine speed sensing — the machine automatically adjusts engine rpm based on hydraulic demand. When you are working hard, the engine responds with full power. When demand drops, it pulls back and saves fuel. On an all-day rental, that translates directly to lower fuel consumption and less time stopping to refuel.

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Key Specifications

Engine: Kubota D1803-CR-TE5-BH5 / BH6, water-cooled 3-cylinder turbo diesel, EPA Tier 4
Gross Horsepower: 40.3 HP
Displacement: 111.4 cu. in.
Operating Weight (rubber tracks, canopy): 9,182–9,480 lbs
Overall Length: 16 ft 8.2 in
Overall Height: 8 ft 1.6 in (canopy)
Overall Width: 5 ft 6.9 in – 5 ft 10.9 in
Min. Ground Clearance: 13 in
Crawler Length: 7 ft 1.6 in
Bucket Breakout Force: 9,397 lbs
Arm Breakout Force: 4,114 lbs
Pump Capacity: 29.1 GPM
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow Rate: 17.2 GPM (high) / 9.8 GPM (low)
Travel Speed: 1.7 mph (low) / 3.1 mph (high)
Ground Contact Pressure: 4.5 psi (rubber tracks, canopy)
Fuel Tank: 17.4 gal
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir: 9.8 gal
Blade Width: 5 ft 6.9 in (straight) / 5 ft 10.9 in (wide / angle)
Blade Height: 13.8 in (straight) / 15.2 in (wide / angle)
Operator Station: Open ROPS canopy

9,397 lbs of Bucket Breakout Force — Real Digging Muscle

The KX040-5’s 9,397 lb bucket breakout force is the number that separates it from the smaller machines in this rental class. That is the force the bucket can apply at the cutting edge — and it is what determines whether your machine chews through hard Georgia red clay, compacted fill, rocky soil, and root-laden ground, or struggles and stalls. Combined with 4,114 lbs of arm breakout force, the KX040-5 moves material efficiently even in the most demanding ground conditions Atlanta job sites can present.

Dozer Blade Standard — Backfill, Grade, and Push Without a Second Machine

The KX040-5R1A comes standard with a dozer blade, giving you the ability to push material, backfill trenches, rough grade a pad, and clear surface debris without needing a separate piece of equipment. The blade is hydraulically controlled from the operator station, and with an angle blade option available, you can push material to either side for even more precise grading control. On jobs where you are digging and immediately backfilling — utility installation, landscaping, irrigation runs — the dozer blade means the excavator handles both tasks in one pass.

7-Inch Full Color LCD Monitor with KubotaNOW Telematics

The KX040-5 comes standard with a 7-inch full color LCD monitor controlled by a jog dial — a significant upgrade over the previous generation. All machine vitals — fuel level, hydraulic temperature, engine load, service alerts, and fault codes — are visible at a glance on a display large enough to read clearly in direct Atlanta sunlight.

KubotaNOW telematics comes factory pre-wired, giving you — and Lashley Kubota’s service team — full remote visibility into machine location, operating hours, fuel levels, and diagnostic alerts. For rental customers, that means faster support if something needs attention. For the machine, it means our team proactively monitors its health between rentals so it goes out in job-ready condition every time.

Keyless start with passcode protection keeps the machine secure on your job site between shifts — no keys to lose, no unauthorized starts.

Redesigned AUX Hydraulic System — More Attachment Capability

One of the most significant upgrades on the KX040-5 versus the previous generation is its redesigned auxiliary hydraulic system, which provides easier multifunction capabilities for running hydraulic attachments. The high-flow circuit delivers 17.2 GPM for demanding tools like augers, hydraulic thumbs, and breakers. The low-flow circuit at 9.8 GPM handles precision attachment work. Both circuits are bidirectionally controllable from the operator seat with proportional flow adjustment — meaning you can match the hydraulic output exactly to what the attachment requires rather than running at full blast or nothing. Ask us when you book about available attachments to pair with your rental.

LED Work Lights Standard — Work Past Sunset

The KX040-5 comes standard with LED work lights, letting your crew extend the workday into low-light conditions without renting additional lighting equipment. On tight-deadline jobs where you need to finish today, that is not a small thing.

Who Rents the KX040-5

General contractors running foundation, site prep, and utility work on residential and light commercial projects across the Atlanta metro
Landscapers and hardscape crews doing large-scale yard transformations, retaining wall installations, pool excavations, and drainage system work
Utility and irrigation contractors cutting utility corridors, laying pipe, and pulling conduit through residential and commercial right-of-way
Demolition and site clearing operators who need bucket breakout force and a dozer blade in the same machine to clear, dig, and grade without a second unit
Homeowners and property owners tackling major site work — driveway base prep, storm drainage correction, erosion control, or large-scale landscaping — where a smaller mini excavator won’t have the power to finish the job efficiently

Serviceability Built In

The KX040-5 is engineered for fast, one-sided engine maintenance — all major service points are accessible from one side of the machine with wide hood openings and protected cylinder hoses. Steel hood panels resist daily job site abuse. Centralized swivel bearing lubrication and front pin bushings are built to extend service intervals and maximize uptime. When you rent from Lashley Kubota, our service team maintains every machine in our rental fleet to these standards before it leaves our lot.

Rent from Atlanta’s Only Full-Service Kubota Dealer

When you rent the KX040-5 from Lashley Kubota, you are renting a machine that our own Kubota-certified technicians maintain, inspect, and keep in job-ready condition. We do not outsource our fleet maintenance. Every machine goes out clean, fueled, and ready to work — and if you have a question on the job site, you are calling people who know this machine inside and out, not a general equipment rental call center.

We offer flexible daily and weekly rental terms so you pay for exactly what you need. If you find yourself reaching for this machine regularly, ask us about rent-to-own options — the KX040-5R1A retails new starting at USD 68,768, and we can talk about putting your rental dollars to work toward ownership.

The Step Up That Changes Your Production Rate

There is a real difference between a machine that is barely powerful enough for the job and one that eats through it. The KX040-5 is the latter. With 40.3 HP, 9,397 lbs of bucket breakout force, a standard dozer blade, factory telematics, and a redesigned hydraulic system that runs virtually any attachment you need, this machine handles the kind of work that slows down or stalls a smaller excavator — and it does it all day without complaint.

Call us today or stop by our Atlanta location to check availability and book your KX040-5 rental.

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