- Category: Mini Excavators ➔
- Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
- Model: U27-4 ➔
Kubota U27-4 mini excavator is a compact zero-tail-swing machine designed for confined job sites, landscaping, utility work, and small-scale excavation. It is powered by a Kubota diesel engine and features a hydraulic system suited for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. The U27-4 typically includes a retractable undercarriage for improved access in narrow spaces and enhanced stability when extended. Operator controls are arranged for precision and comfort, with a canopy or cab configuration depending on specification. The model is commonly used in construction, rental, and municipal applications where maneuverability, transportability, and reliable performance are required.
General Specifications
| Digging Depth ft (m) | 9.3 (2.8) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Digging Reach ft. (m) | 15.4 (4.7) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine hp (kW) | 20 (14.9) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 5,625 (2,550) Starting 2025 Model Year |
Blades
| Blade Lift Height | 14.20 in (36.07 cm)
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| Maximum Drop below ground | 1.10 ft (0.34 m)
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| Overall Height | 8.00 ft (2.44 m)
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Boom
| Boom swing left | 75 degrees
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| Boom swing right | 55 degrees
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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
| Max Digging Height | 14.60 ft (4.45 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 15.40 ft (4.69 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 7.70 ft (2.35 m)
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| Max.Dumping Height | 10.00 ft (3.05 m)
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| Mximum dig radius | 188.60 in (479.04 cm)
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Dimensions
| Crawler length | 6.60 ft (2.01 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 1.10 ft (0.34 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7.90 ft (2.41 m)
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| Overall length | 13.50 ft (4.11 m)
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| Overall Width | 59.10 in (150.11 cm)
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| Tail Swing Radius | 2.60 ft (0.79 m)
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Engine
| Displacement | 4,180.20 cu in (68,501.36 cu cm)
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| Engine Make | Kubota
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| Engine Model | D1105-BH
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| Gross Power | 20.80 hp (15.51 kw)
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| Model Name | U27-4
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| Net Power | 20.00 hp (14.91 kw)
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| Power Measured @ | 2400 rpm
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Operating Specifications
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | 12.70 gpm (48.07 lpm)
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| Fuel Capacity | 8.80 gal (33.31 l)
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| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 5.90 gpm (22.33 lpm)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 9.80 gal (37.09 l)
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| Operating Weight | 5,625.00 lbs (2,551.46 kg)
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| Travel speed, high range | 2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
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| Travel speed, low range | 1.70 mph (2.74 kph)
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Swing Mechanism
Undercarriage
| Ground Pressure | 3.5 psi
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| Shoe Size | 11.90 in (30.23 cm)
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