Kubota U Series
Kubota's U Series Excavators redefine durability, maneuverability, and productivity in construction equipment. Designed to excel in challenging tasks within confined spaces, these excavators offer a blend of performance, resilience, convenience, and operator comfort. The U48-5 model is equipped with a potent 39 horsepower turbocharged diesel engine, enhancing productivity, while both the U55-5 and U48-5 models boast one of the quietest cabs in the industry. These excavators provide versatility with a two-pattern selection system and zero and tight tail swing, enabling faster operations in constrained environments. Featuring a robust bucket breakout force and a fuel-efficient Kubota diesel engine that reduces noise and vibration, they deliver impressive results. Safety is paramount with ROPS/OPG Top Guard cab and canopy models. The hydraulic system, coupled with large-capacity variable displacement pumps, ensures optimal performance for boom, arm, and bucket movements. The U55-5 and KX057-5 models offer an adjustable seat and console, with an optional air ride suspension seat for the perfect operator positioning. Optional cabs provide spacious operator areas equipped with A/C, interior lighting, and windshield wipers/washers, ensuring comfortable and efficient all-weather operation. Double-flanged lower track rollers and V-shaped lugs deliver maximum traction, balance, and stability, while a digital display enhances productivity and simplifies operation.
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Series Models
U10-5
2,646 lb. Operating Weight, 5' 11" Max Dig Depth, 2,337 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U17
3,703 lb. Operating Weight, 7' 7" Max Dig Depth, 3,417.2 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U27-4
5,688 lb. Operating Weight, 9' 5" Max Dig Depth, 7,014 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U35-4
8,478 lb. Operating Weight with Blade, 9' 8.9" Max Dig Depth, 7,924 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U48-5
11,322 lb. Operating Weight with Angle Blade, 10' 8" Max Dig Depth, 9,304 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U55-5
12,721 lb. Operating Weight with Angle Blade, 11' 11" Max Dig Depth, 10,172 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
Series Models
U10-5
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2,646 lb. Operating Weight, 5' 11" Max Dig Depth, 2,337 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U17
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3,703 lb. Operating Weight, 7' 7" Max Dig Depth, 3,417.2 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U27-4
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5,688 lb. Operating Weight, 9' 5" Max Dig Depth, 7,014 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U35-4
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8,478 lb. Operating Weight with Blade, 9' 8.9" Max Dig Depth, 7,924 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U48-5
11,322 lb. Operating Weight with Angle Blade, 10' 8" Max Dig Depth, 9,304 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
U55-5
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12,721 lb. Operating Weight with Angle Blade, 11' 11" Max Dig Depth, 10,172 lb. Bucket Breakout Force
- The NEW U48-5 boasts a 39 horsepower Turbocharged diesel engine, enhancing productivity.
- Experience work in one of the industry's quietest cabs. The NEW U48-5 and U55-5 models offer cabs with overhead sash bars removed and slimmer cab pillars, resulting in reduced vibration and noise within the cab.
- Choose your preferred operating pattern with a two-pattern selection system, allowing operators to switch between ISO or SAE patterns.
- Achieve outstanding balance, stability, and faster operations in confined spaces with zero and tight tail swing capabilities.
- The hydraulic variable-width track frame can retract to fit through gates and expand for stable operation (U17). These machines also feature a powerful bucket breakout force capable of tackling the toughest excavation jobs.
- Each model offers varying bucket breakout forces: U17 = 3,417 lbs, U27-4 = 7,014 lbs, U35-4 = 7,924 lbs, U48-5 = 9,304 lbs, and U55-5 = 10,172 lbs.
- Benefit from a Kubota diesel engine that enhances fuel efficiency, increases output and torque rise, and reduces noise and vibration.
- Enjoy unsurpassed operator protection with ROPS/OPG Top Guard cab and canopy models.
- Experience exceptional performance thanks to a unique hydraulic system and large-capacity variable displacement pumps that ensure the best-matched boom, arm, and bucket movements in the industry.
- Boost productivity significantly by adding a hydraulic angle blade with a float function.
- The new U55-5 (also KX057-5) models feature a dual adjustable seat and console, with an optional air ride suspension seat, allowing operators to find their perfect operating position.
- Optional cabs provide a spacious operator area equipped with A/C, interior lighting, and windshield wiper/washer for comfortable and efficient all-weather operation. The new (-5) excavators also feature an improved AC system with seven AC vents.
- Maximize traction, balance, and stability with double-flanged lower track rollers and V-shaped lugs.
- Enhance productivity and simplify operation with a digital display.
- The New (-5) excavators come equipped with a new 7" LCD Color Display, with optional Keyless Start and Rearview Camera available for U48-5, U55-5, and KX057-5 models.
Resources
Kubota U27 Excavator Review and U25 Comparison
Monday, August 1, 2022
Neil from Messick's here to walk through two Kubota excavators with you, the U25 and the U27. This is the older model, this is the new one. We're going to talk through some of the changes that Kubota rolled out with this new model, and some of the interesting history that's happened with this machine over the last couple of years.




