Kubota KX040-4 4 Tonne Excavator Hire
Superior Kubota KX040-4 Dry Hire Services Across Perth
Get more grunt and better stability on your next job with a conventional tail swing that stays planted when you’re lifting heavy.
- Eco Plus System: Automatically improves fuel economy by optimising engine RPM.
- Proportional AUX Controls: Ergonomic thumb switches enable micro-adjustments to attachment flow.
- Hydraulic Regeneration: Diverts oil flow to boost cycle speeds during heavy dumping cycles.
Description
The Kubota KX040-4 is a top-of-the-line 4-tonne excavator built for serious digging and rock-solid stability on civil and commercial sites. Running a high-output 40.4 HP engine, this machine uses smart hydraulics to speed up your cycle times when you’re shifting bulk dirt. Found in our excavator hire near me range, it comes with a comfortable enclosed cab, great air con, and a tough blade for quick grading work.
To get your trenches or footings done faster, we can pair the KX040-4 with the right attachments, like hydraulic breakers, grabs, or augers. Whether you’re moving limestone blocks or digging deep electrical runs, we’ve got the gear to help you get the job done right. If you need something a bit smaller for transport or more weight for a bigger lift, check out the Takeuchi TB335R 3.7T Excavator or the Kubota U55 5.5T Excavator.
Specification
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Weight | 4290kg |
| Length | 5085mm |
| Width | 1700mm |
| Height | 2490mm |
| Max Digging Depth | 3420mm |
| Max Dumping Height | 3630mm |
| Rated Lifting Capacity | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
| Travel Speed (Low/High) | 3.0 / 4.6 km/h |
| Engine Power | 40.4 HP |
| Quick Hitch Pin Size | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
Ear Protection
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Safety Shoes
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Miniquip operates its own dedicated fleet of tilt-tray trucks and heavy transport trailers, ensuring your hire equipment arrives on site safely, on time, and ready to work. Operating directly out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale, we provide comprehensive transport logistics across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
- Flexible Delivery Windows: To fit around your site schedule, we offer early morning drop-offs before site start times as well as late afternoon deliveries so your machinery is staged and ready for the next day.
- Rapid Metro Mobilisation: With our in-house transport fleet, we frequently accommodate same-day delivery requests across the Perth metro area.
- Depot Self-Collection: Prefer to haul it yourself? Self-collection is available directly from our Forrestdale yard during operating hours. Ensure your vehicle or trailer meets the required towing and payload capacities for the machine.
When you dry hire from Miniquip, you get complete backing from an experienced Western Australian team with over 35 years in compact earthmoving. Every machine in our modern fleet undergoes rigorous mechanical checks, hydraulic testing, and thorough cleaning in our Forrestdale workshop before dispatch.
- Direct Office Line: Call 1300 222 558 (or (08) 9434 9800) to speak directly with our Perth hire team.
- Technical & Operational Guidance: Need advice on machine operation, flow controls, or attachment matching? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to guide your operators.
- On-Site Field Service: In the unlikely event of an operational issue, our mobile field service technicians are equipped to respond rapidly to minimise downtime on your project.
- General Enquiries: Email project details or hire requests to [email protected] for quick turnaround quotes.
1. How quickly can I get equipment delivered to my job site?
We manage our own dedicated transport fleet, allowing us to offer flexible, fast turnaround times. In many cases across metropolitan Perth, we can arrange same-day delivery. We also schedule early morning drop-offs so your crew can hit the ground running at first light. Contact our team on 1300 222 558 to confirm immediate machinery availability.
2. Why should I choose dry hire over wet hire for my project?
Dry hire gives you total control over your project timeline, site safety, and budget. You operate the machinery using your own qualified team without paying high hourly rates for outsourced operators. Miniquip specialises exclusively in dry hire, providing late-model, workshop-tested equipment on flexible daily, weekly, or long-term rates.
3. What happens if I need to extend my hire period or return early?
We understand civil and construction project timelines change due to weather or scope shifts. Extending your hire is as simple as calling or emailing our team before your scheduled completion date. If your project finishes early, simply contact us to arrange prompt site pickup or yard return.
4. How do I book machinery, and what information do I need to provide?
Booking is straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our Perth booking team on 1300 222 558. All we need is your site location, preferred delivery date and time, expected hire duration, and machinery requirements. We will provide an itemised, competitive quote with no hidden extras.
Attachments & Items for Your Hire
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Why Choose a 4 Tonne Conventional Tail Swing Excavator from Miniquip
Going with a 4-tonne conventional tail swing gives you a much steadier platform. It’s got more lifting power over the side than zero-swing machines, meaning you can move heavy gear on uneven ground without breaking a sweat. Plus, the Eco Plus system lets you dial back the revs to save on fuel without slowing down your site progress.
Hiring from Miniquip means you’re getting well-maintained gear and no-nonsense service. We focus strictly on dry hire so you can manage your own crew and timelines without the overhead. Our fleet is young—averaging just 2.5 years old—and every machine is checked over at our Forrestdale yard before it heads out. Pick it up yourself or have our transport team deliver it straight to your site anywhere in Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our rates depend on how long you need the gear, and we offer better deals for weekly or monthly hires. For a straight-up quote that fits your job, call our Forrestdale team on 1300 222 558 or reach out via our contact us page.
Too right. We’ve got our own trucks ready to go from our yard at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale. We can get a 4-tonner out to your site across the Perth metro area fast, whether it’s a commercial build or a residential job.
The Kubota KX040-4 can dig down to 3,420mm. That’s plenty of depth for commercial service tie-ins, septic tanks, and deep footings.
This machine is 1,700mm wide. Just make sure you’ve got a clear path for it to get onto the site safely, and it’ll handle most industrial and commercial layouts with ease.
You don’t need a special ticket or commercial licence to dry hire a 4-tonne excavator for construction work. When we drop the machine off, we’ll give you a full run-through of the controls and safety gear to make sure you’re good to go.
Why Hire From Miniquip
Reliable Machinery
Competitive Rates
200+ Assets Ready
