Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
Model: KX161-3 ➔

Kubota KX161-3 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It is part of Kubota's KX series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The machine features a zero-tail swing design for improved maneuverability in tight spaces, along with a hydraulic system suited for precise control and efficient operation. Typical applications include foundation work, pipe installation, and material handling. The KX161-3 is valued for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and operator visibility in a compact excavator format.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Digging Depth	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Max Loading Height	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	18.20 ft (5.55 m)

Dimensions

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Digging Reach	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Engine

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	148.50 cu in (2,433.48 cu cm)
Engine Model	V2403-M
Net Power	47.00 hp (35.05 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	31.40 gpm (118.85 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17.70 gal (66.99 l)
Operating Weight	11,532.00 lbs (5,230.83 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Kubota KX161-3 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	4.3 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)

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