Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
Model: K008-3 ➔

Kubota K008-3 is a compact mini excavator designed for light-duty excavation, trenching, landscaping, and utility work in confined spaces. It is one of Kubota's smallest excavators, offering zero tail swing operation, narrow access capability, and easy transport on a trailer. The K008-3 is commonly used for residential construction, site preparation, and indoor or restricted-area projects where larger machines cannot operate. Typical features include a canopy or cab option, hydraulic auxiliary capability, and a small operating footprint. Its size, maneuverability, and simple controls make it suitable for contractors, rental fleets, and property maintenance applications.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Max Digging Depth	5.70 ft (1.74 m)
Max Digging Height	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Max Loading Height	6.70 ft (2.04 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	4.60 ft (1.40 m)
Max. breakout force Bucket	2,200.00 lbs (997.90 kg)
Max. breakoutArm	1,010.00 lbs (458.13 kg)
Max.Dumping Height	6.70 ft (2.04 m)
Mximum dig radius	121.10 in (307.59 cm)
Shipping Height of Unit	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Bucket

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.10 cu yd (0.08 cu m)

Dimensions

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	5.60 ft (1.71 m)
Digging Reach	5.60 ft (1.71 m)
Ground Clearance	0.50 ft (0.15 m)
Height - Top of Cab	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Shoe width	0.60 ft (0.18 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	2.30 ft (0.70 m)

Electrical System

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Battery capacity	150 CCA
Battery voltage	12 VDC 30 AH
Engine shut-off	Key
Lighting	Front working

Engine

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	44.00 cu in (721.03 cu cm)
Engine Model	KUBOTA D722-EBH
Engine Type	Water cooled
Fuel Type	Diesel
Gross Power	7.70 hp (5.74 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2050 rpm

Operating Specifications

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	5.60 gpm (21.20 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	3.30 gal (12.49 l)
Operating Weight	2,200.00 lbs (997.90 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	8.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Kubota K008-3 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	1,390.00 lbs (630.49 kg)
Ground Pressure	3.5 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Shoe Size	7.10 in (18.03 cm)

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