Equipment World Digital Magazine
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W ith their eye on the bottom line, today's contractors are searching for solutions that allow them to do more work with fewer machines. The latest compact excavators, which offer a productivity-boosting combination of power, perfor- mance and reliability, deliver just what they're looking for. For contractors, maximizing performance and productivity on the jobsite while controlling costs at the same time can be a demand- ing task. However, when manu- facturers updated their engines to comply with Tier 4 final emissions regulations, a host of new machine improvements accompanied the upgrades, allowing customers to re- alize advantages and get more out of their machines than ever before. Productivity and performance "Without a doubt, engines have influenced the new technologies found today on compact excava- tors," says Jeff Jacobsmeyer, Kubota CE product manager for excavators, TLBs and wheel loaders. "Manufacturers had to adapt and change engine compo- nents to meet stringent Tier 4 final requirements, thus changing the performance characteristics of the engines." Engines now run more efficiently and deliver better horsepower than ever before. When selecting a compact excavator, choose a model that will offer you perfor- mance and versatility to suit your needs, he says. When choosing a model in the 3- to 4-ton size class, you'll want a machine loaded with performance enhancing features. One such feature on the Kubota KX040-4 is a load-sensing hy- draulic system which provides exceptional control and delivers outstanding digging forces. One way compact excavators have become ultra-productive is through increased fuel savings. Standard features like Kubota's ECO PLUS, technology that pri- oritizes reducing fuel consumption while placing an increased empha- sis on environmental preservation, are critical tools for contractors looking to deliver a larger profit margin to their company's bottom line. When combined with an auto idling feature, the operator not only lowers fuel usage, but reduces noise on the jobsite as well. PARTNER SOLUTIONS | KUBOTA Make quick work of a range of jobs with the KX040-4, which features a load-sensing hydraulic system and outstanding digging force. Paired with the optional Hydraulic 6-in-1 blade, the KX040-4 saves time when backfill- ing trenches by eliminating the need for repetitive right-angle repositioning. Compact excavators boost productivity, cut costs MULTI-TASKING MACHINES