KUBOTA U27-4 – COMPACT EXCAVATOR Versatility comes naturally to the Kubota U27-4, designed to assist you in a wide variety of tasks on the jobsite. With front pin bushing and a centralized swivel bearing lubrication, you’ll operate the excavator’s arm with ease and use its advanced hydraulics.
Ergonomic placement of controls keeps things simple for the operator and with 20.8 horsepower available, you’re going to be taking on plenty of jobs behind the controls. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.
According to 2024 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales. CLEAN RUNNING KUBOTA TIER 4 ENGINE Kubota excavators are all powered by Kubota Tier 4 emission engines. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance, delivers minimized noise and vibration and meets the latest engine emission regulation.
TWO SPEED TRAVEL All Kubota excavators have a two-speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations. CHANGEABLE CONTROL PATTERN Convenient Two-pattern Selection System (TPSS) allows you to change between ISO and SAE operating patterns with a quick flip of the TPSS switch – without tools or leaving your seat.
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE • A spacious operator station designed for greater comfort, with a fully flat floor for more legroom • Digital panel with easy access, simple settings and easy-to-read indicators and alerts • Easy cab entry and exit • Easy-open front slide window • Wrist rest • Cup holder • Optional cab SERVICEABILITY • Front pin bushings to help maximize durability • Centralized swivel bearing lubrication • Protected cylinder hoses • Steel hood panels • One-sided engine maintenance • Wide hood openings for easy access to engine and other vital components AUXILIARY • Proportional flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1) and maximum oil flow setting – you can operate a larger variety of auxiliary attachments than ever before • Proportional AUX flow switch – a convenient bi-directional switch enables easy operation of hydraulic thumbs and other hydraulic attachments such as augers and breakers Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Technical Data
Model
U27-4
Engine
Model
Kubota D1105-BH
Horsepower (*SAE J 1995 Gross) HP / rpm
20.8 / 2400
Displacement, cu. in.
68.5
Emissions Tier Level (EPA)
Tier 4 Final
Dimensions
Overall length in.
163.3
Overall height in.
95.3
Overall width in.
59.1
Tail swing type
Minimum
Tail swing overhang in.
1.6″
Min. ground clearance, in. (mm)
12.1
Working range Long stick
Max. digging height in.
174.0
Max. dumping height in.
120.0
Max. digging radius @ ground in.
184.0
Max. digging depth in.
113.0
Max. vertical digging depth in.
92.0
Hydraulic system
Pump capacity, GPM
20.3
Number of hydraulic pumps
3
Auxiliary hydraulic flow rate, GPM
12.7
Auxiliary relief, psi
2494
Maximum arm crowd force, lbf
2777
Max. bucket digging force, lbf
7014
Drive system
Traveling speed, mph
1.6 / 2.7
Max. traction force, lbf
6767
Under carriage shoe width, in.
11.8
Ground contact pressure, psi
3.5
Swing system
Unit swing speed, rpm
9.9
Boom swing angle: Left / Right, degree
75 / 55
Blade
Blade width x height, in.
59.1 X 11.8
Max. lift above ground, in.
14.2
Max. drop below ground, in.
12.6
Capacities
Fuel reservoir, gal.
8.7
Hydraulic reservoir / system, gal.
5.8 / 9.7
Operating Weight
Rubber tracks, canopy, lbs.
5,688
