Description

 What the KX080 Brings to the Job

13.5 ft Dig Depth At approximately 13.5 ft maximum dig depth, the KX080 handles deep utility corridors, commercial foundation requirements, and drainage installs that exceed what lighter compact machines can reach in a single pass. That depth covers the full range of residential and light commercial utility work well past New Hampshire's 4 ft frost line, with margin to spare on most job site requirements.

9.7 Tons of Pulling Force At 19,470 lbs, the KX080 has the machine weight to push through compacted glacial till, heavy clay, and root-dense soil that slows lighter compact excavators to a crawl. The breakout force at this weight class is what separates a machine that handles tough material from one that works around it.

Zero Tail Swing The KX080's zero tail swing configuration keeps the counterweight within the track width during full rotation, making it usable in confined commercial lots, utility corridors, and municipal right-of-way work. Working right up against a structure or adjacent infrastructure without repositioning the machine is a genuine operational advantage on constrained sites.

Enclosed Climate-Controlled Cab The full enclosed cab includes heat and air conditioning, clean sightlines to the bucket, and sound attenuation built for long production shifts. In New Hampshire, where the excavation season runs from mud season through late fall, a climate-controlled cab isn't a comfort option — it's what keeps operators productive across a full workday in variable conditions.

High-Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics The KX080's auxiliary hydraulic system delivers enough flow to run demanding attachments — hydraulic breakers, augers, and hydraulic thumbs — without bogging under load. At 9.7 tons, the machine has the weight and hydraulic output to back a breaker up on hard material effectively, unlike lighter compact machines that run out of mass on solid ledge.

Lowboy-Transportable At 19,470 lbs, the KX080 moves on a properly rated lowboy trailer without triggering oversize load permit requirements on most New Hampshire road routes. No specialized haul truck or permit coordination is needed for a standard job site move — a meaningful logistical advantage over full production machines in the 30-ton-and-up range.

The Kubota KX080 occupies the top of the compact excavator class — 19,470 lbs, 9.7 tons, and built to deliver production-level output on commercial and municipal jobs that the lighter compact class can't handle efficiently. It digs to approximately 13.5 ft, pulls through material that stops smaller machines cold, and runs demanding hydraulic attachments without bogging — all while staying light enough to move on a standard lowboy without oversize permits and fit on job sites where a 30-ton machine would cause ground-bearing and access problems. That combination is exactly what makes the KX080 the right call on a wide range of New Hampshire commercial, municipal, and heavy residential jobs.

Kubota built the KX080 around a direct-injection diesel engine with hydraulics matched to the machine's weight class — enough flow to run a hydraulic breaker effectively, enough precision for finish grading and cleanup work without switching machines. The zero tail swing design keeps the counterweight inside the track footprint during rotation, which matters on constricted commercial lots and right-of-way jobs where swinging wide into adjacent structures or traffic isn't an option. At 13.5 ft of maximum dig depth, the KX080 handles deep utility installations, commercial foundation cuts, and drainage work that would require multiple lifts or a larger machine in the mid-size class. The enclosed cab is fully climate controlled — heat and air conditioning — with sightlines and sound attenuation built for operators running long shifts on production jobs, not just occasional residential work.

Kubota's pilot-hydraulic controls follow the same layout across their compact line, so operators with time on other Kubota machines are productive on the KX080 quickly. The machine's selectable work modes let operators dial hydraulic flow back for precision finish work and open it up for production digging — useful on jobs that move through multiple phases in a single day without swapping equipment. The rubber track system keeps ground pressure manageable on finished surfaces and soft spring ground, though at 9.7 tons you'll still see impressions on saturated soil — something worth discussing with our counter staff if your site has soft ground concerns before the season firms up.

Contractors and municipalities renting the KX080 at our New Hampshire locations are typically running jobs that have clearly outgrown the light compact class: commercial foundation excavation on mid-size buildings, deep municipal utility work, large culvert installation and replacement, and land clearing on sites where stump and root systems require real machine weight behind the pull. Road contractors use it for highway drainage and catch basin work where excavation depth and material density exceed what a 6-ton machine handles efficiently. Our team sees this size come up regularly on commercial jobs across the Lakes Region and I-93 corridor — it's the machine that fits when the job is too big for a mini and too tight for a full production excavator.

Northern and central New Hampshire means granite ledge close to grade, heavy glacial till, and compacted gravel subbase — conditions that separate machines that handle tough material from machines that work around it. The KX080 handles all of it under normal digging conditions, and the auxiliary hydraulics support a hydraulic breaker on confirmed ledge. We carry compatible breaker attachments at several locations — call ahead and we'll stage it. For general excavator and backhoe rental across New Hampshire, the KX080 is the right step when the job needs more than the light compact class and the logistics of a full production machine don't make sense for the site.

A few things to know before pickup: diesel only, so plan fuel for remote sites — the KX080 burns more per hour than the lighter compact class, and on a multi-day job you'll want a fuel plan in place. At 19,470 lbs, confirm your trailer's rated capacity before loading — a lowboy rated for this weight is required, and while oversize permits aren't typically needed on standard NH routes, verify your specific haul corridor before you go. If the job involves compaction after excavation, pair it with equipment from our compaction and asphalt lineup — we can set that up at the same time. Our best price guarantee applies across all five locations, and contractors doing regular commercial work in New Hampshire should set up a charge account to keep multi-day and multi-machine billing clean. Not sure whether the KX080 is the right size or whether your job needs to step up to a full production machine? Call us — our staff works with contractors and municipalities across all five NH regions every day and will give you a direct answer on what the job actually needs.

 Specifications

The KX080 requires a lowboy trailer rated for its 19,470 lb operating weight — oversize load permits are not typically required on standard New Hampshire road routes at this weight class, but verify your specific haul corridor before transport. Confirm trailer rated capacity before loading.

What It Gets Used For

• Commercial foundation excavation on mid-size residential and light commercial buildings
• Deep municipal utility installation — water, sewer, and drainage runs requiring 10 ft or more
• Large culvert installation, replacement, and highway drainage work
• Land clearing with stump and root system extraction on mid-to-large sites
• Catch basin repair and road drainage work for municipalities and road contractors
• Ledge and hard material work with hydraulic breaker attachment

Questions Renters Actually Ask

What trailer do I need to haul the Kubota KX080, and are oversize permits required? The KX080 weighs 19,470 lbs, so you'll need a lowboy trailer with a rated capacity at or above that — a heavy-duty equipment trailer in the 20,000 to 24,000 lb GVW range with proper loading ramps is the right setup. Oversize load permits are not typically required on standard New Hampshire road routes at this weight class, but your specific haul corridor and rig configuration determine the final answer — verify before you go. If you're unsure whether your trailer is rated correctly, call us before pickup and we'll walk through it with you.

How does the KX080 compare to the KX057-5 — when does it make sense to step up? The step from the KX057-5 to the KX080 makes sense when dig depth, material density, or production rate is the limiting factor. The KX080 reaches approximately 13.5 ft versus the KX057-5's 11.8 ft, and at 19,470 lbs it has meaningfully more breakout force for pushing through compacted glacial till, heavy clay, and root-dense soil that slows the lighter machine. If you're doing a standard residential utility trench on clean soil under 10 ft, the KX057-5 is the right call — easier to haul and lower day rate. If you're cutting a commercial foundation, hitting dense material consistently, or running a hydraulic breaker for any serious amount of time, the KX080 is the machine.

Can the KX080 run a hydraulic breaker effectively on New Hampshire ledge? Yes — at 9.7 tons, the KX080 has enough machine weight and hydraulic output to run a breaker effectively on the fractured and moderately hard ledge conditions common on central and northern New Hampshire job sites. It's not a full production machine, so on solid continuous granite it will work slower than a 20-ton-and-up excavator, but for the ledge that shows up on typical residential and light commercial sites across the Lakes Region and I-93 corridor, it handles the work. We carry compatible hydraulic breaker attachments at several NorthPoint locations — call ahead to confirm availability and we'll stage it for your rental date.

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