If you own a Kubota KX080-3 or KX080-4, the Kubota KX080 skid steer adapter lets your excavator pick up the same attachments a standard skid steer or loader would handle. This excavator to skid loader adapter mounts to your machine's Kubota quick attach and opens up new jobs for the excavator you already own.
What an excavator to skid loader adapter does
A skid steer adapter plate gives your excavator a standard skid steer style attachment face. Once it is on, implements built for skid steers and loaders, such as pallet forks, grapples, augers or brush cutters, can be used from the end of your excavator's arm. For owners who have a skid steer attachment collection, or who want access to the wide range of skid steer implements on the market, an adapter can be a practical alternative to buying excavator-specific versions of every tool.
Fitment and requirements
- Fitment: Kubota KX080-3 and KX080-4 excavators.
- Requires the Kubota Quick Attach feature. Your excavator must be equipped with the Kubota quick attach for this adapter to mount.
- Attachments: fits any implement a standard skid steer/loader would handle.
- Approximate weight: 278 lbs.
- Made in America with high quality parts.
Before ordering, confirm your model number and that your machine has the Kubota quick attach. If you are not sure, send us your machine details and we will help. Other Kubota sizes are listed in our Kubota excavator adapters collection.
Freight shipping and commercial address requirements
These adapters ship freight, so please read the shipping terms from the product description before you order:
- Free Shipping With Commercial Address UNDER $250. If shipping is over $250, we will contact you.
- Must HAVE a Business Name for Shipping Purposes (Ships Freight, MUST HAVE a Commercial Address to Ship To).
- If you DO NOT have a Commercial Address or Fork Lift, please contact us prior to purchasing. We will try to set up a residential lift gate shipping arrangement (approx. $200).
Using your KX080 adapter safely
A few general practices help any excavator-mounted attachment work well:
- Check that the adapter is fully seated and locked in the quick attach before lifting or digging.
- Remember the adapter itself adds roughly 278 lbs at the end of the arm. Factor that, plus the attachment weight, into your lifting and working decisions, and follow your excavator operator's manual.
- Confirm the skid steer attachment's latching pins are fully engaged on the adapter plate before work.
- Inspect the plate, pins and mounting points regularly for wear.
Full details and the product video are on the KX080-3 / KX080-4 skid loader adapter page.
Pairs well with
Running skid steer attachments from an excavator cab can mean tighter visibility around the work area. A rugged camera system like the Visionworks 5" skid steer heavy duty monitor kit is built for tough industry applications and can be powered from a cigarette lighter adapter or hard-wired. If you own a smaller Kubota as well, see the KX057-4, KX057-5 and U55 skid loader adapter. For more add-ons, browse our excavator accessories collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kubota excavators does this KX080 skid steer adapter fit?
It fits the Kubota KX080-3 and KX080-4. It requires the Kubota Quick Attach feature.
What attachments can I run with it?
Per the product description, it fits any implement a standard skid steer/loader would handle.
Can it ship to my house?
The adapter ships freight and must go to a commercial address with a business name. If you do not have a commercial address or fork lift, contact us prior to purchasing and we will try to set up a residential lift gate shipping arrangement (approx. $200).
Get more use out of your excavator with the Kubota KX080 excavator to skid loader adapter. Review the freight shipping requirements, confirm you have the Kubota quick attach, and order when ready. Questions? Contact us.