Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
Model: U27-4 ➔

Kubota U27-4 mini excavator is a compact zero-tail swing machine designed for construction, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It is part of Kubota's U-series and is commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, backfilling, and material handling. The U27-4 typically features a canopy or cab configuration, hydraulic pilot controls, auxiliary hydraulics for attachments, and a compact undercarriage for maneuverability. Its small footprint supports transport and operation in tight job sites while maintaining digging performance for light to medium-duty applications. The Kubota U27-4 is widely referenced in rental fleets, contractor equipment lists, and compact excavator searches.

General Specifications

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	9.30 ft (2.83 m) - Starting 2025
Digging Reach	15.40 ft (4.69 m) - Starting 2025
Engine	20.00 hp (14.91 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	5,625.00 lbs (2,551.46 kg) - Starting 2025

Blade

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Blade Lift Height	14.20 in (36.07 cm)
Maximum Drop Below Ground	1.10 ft (0.34 m)

Boom

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Boom specifications
Boom Swing Left	75 degrees
Boom Swing Right	55 degrees

Boom/Stick 1

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Max Digging Height	14.51 ft (4.42 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Max.Dumping Height	9.98 ft (3.04 m)
Mximum Dig Radius	188.59 in (479.02 cm)

Dimensions

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Crawler Length	6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Ground Clearance	1.01 ft (0.31 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	7.88 ft (2.40 m)
Overall Height	7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Overall Length	13.46 ft (4.10 m)
Overall Width	59.06 in (150.01 cm)
Tail Swing Radius	2.60 ft (0.79 m)

Engine

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	4,180.20 cu in (68,501.36 cu cm)
Engine Make	Kubota
Engine Model	D1105-BH
Gross Power	20.80 hp (15.51 kw)
Model Name	U27-4
Net Power	20.00 hp (14.91 kw)
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Operational

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	12.70 gpm (48.07 lpm)
Fuel Capacity	8.80 gal (33.31 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	5.90 gpm (22.33 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Travel Speed, High Range	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
Travel Speed, Low Range	1.70 mph (2.74 kph)

Swing Mechanism

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.8 rpm

Undercarriage

Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	3.44 psi
Shoe Size	11.82 in (30.02 cm)

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