2025 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5

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Year 2025
Make Kubota
Model Compact Excavators
Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3

Year 2025
Manufacturer Kubota
Model Name Compact Excavators
Trim Name U48-5
Generic Type (Primary) Compact
Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3
Engine Power 40.4 HP (kW) /rpm
Displacement 111.4 cu. in. (cc)

When the going gets tough, it’s the Kubota U48-5 that gets tougher. Rated at 40.4 horsepower and featuring a 9304 pound breakout force, the Kubota compact excavator assists you in the toughest jobs on the lot and the optional keyless start, rear view camera and KubotaNOW telematics are ready to help you achieve success. Factor in an optional hydraulic angle blade and the U48-5 is ready to help you break new ground and get the job done! Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.

Features may include:

Two Speed Travel

All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.

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.

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

Two Speed Travel

All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.

Engine

Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3

Engine Power 40.4 HP (kW) /rpm

Displacement 111.4 cu. in. (cc)

Operational

Operating Speed Traveling Speed High: 3.0 (4.9) mph (km/h) | Traveling Speed Low: 1.7 (2.8) mph (kph)

Operating Conditions Bucket Breakout Force: 9304 (4220) lbs (kgf) | Arm Breakout Force: 5304 (2406) lbs (kgf)

Ground Pressure 3.8 (0.27) kgf (cm2)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump 31.4 (118.8) GPM (LPM) | Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow Rate: 17.2 (65.0) / 9.8 (37) GPM (LPM)

Dimensions

Length Crawler: 8ft 2in (2500) in. (mm)

Width Blade: 5 ft 6.9 in (1700) ft (mm)

Height Blade: 13.5 in (343), Angle Blade: 1 ft 3.2 in (385) in. (mm)

Overall Length 17ft 7in (5355) in. (mm)

Overall Height 8ft 4in (2550) in. (mm)

Overall Width 6ft 5in (1960) in. (mm)

Ground Clearance 12in (305) in. (mm)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity Reservoir 17.4 (66.0) gal (L)

Oil capacity Reservoir / System: 10.6 (40) / 20.1 (76) gal (l)

Weights

Weight, In Running Order Operating Weight, lbs (kg): Rubber: 10848 (4920) / 11057 (5015), Angle blade rubber: 11322 (5135) / 11531 (5230), Steel: 11134 (5050) / 11342 (5145), Angle blade steel: 11608 (5265) / 11818 (5360) lbs (kg)

2025 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5