The Kubota U27-4 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a zero tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, fences, and other obstacles. The U27-4 is typically equipped with a Kubota diesel engine, hydraulic pilot controls, and a variable-width undercarriage to support stability and transport access. Common attachments include buckets, augers, and hydraulic breakers. With an operating weight in the 2.5 to 3 metric ton class, the Kubota U27-4 is used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling on small to medium job sites.
General Specifications
Kubota U27-4 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
9.30 ft (2.83 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach
15.40 ft (4.69 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine
20.00 hp (14.91 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight
5,625.00 lbs (2,551.46 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
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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