U48-5

Mini-Excavators

  • Warranty 2 year

Features

Large comfortable Cab to suit all operators

Not all operators are the same size. That’s why the interior of the Kubota U48-5 is generously-sized, with an adjustable seat and available air ride seat and sunshade. Plus, there’s more headroom and floor space along with a slim, ergonomically positioned right meter panel. Low Noise* World-class noise reduction technology helps protect the operator’s hearing as well as provides a more comfortable working environment for the operator. Rear engine noise is reduced by a metal partition between the engine and the cab. The floor plate is also thicker to reduce noise from beneath the cab. The U48-5 Cab noise level is 74 dBa at the ear.

Available 5 auxiliary flow settings

Go with the flow: there are 5 auxiliary flow settings available on the U48-5, to match the attachment performance with the electronic return-to-tank for one-way flow attachments such as the Kubota Hydraulic Breaker. Dual Auxiliaries are standard equipment that allow thumb and attachment to be plumbed at same time.

9500 lbs of bucket breakout force

Get the power to get the job done. With performance-matched buckets to help provide 9500lbs. of bucket breakout force, even tough digging jobs can be completed quickly and efficiently.

Keyless start option

When time is precious, it’s the little things that make the difference. The U48-5 offers a keyless start option, with the ability to program 10 different codes so every operator can have their own.

Increased visibility

Visibility is critical when operating equipment. With more glass in the front window, skylight, and left and right windows, operators get a wider viewpoint.

Rear-view camera. See the difference.

An optional rear-view camera provides increased visibility to the rear of the compact excavator by displaying the view on the 7” LCD screen in the cab.

Angle blade optional hydraulic angle blade*

Save time and work more efficiently. With a simple movement of the new thumb operated rocker switch on the dozer lever, the hydraulic angle blade (optional) can be angled to the right or left to push soil to the side as the machine moves forward, eliminating the need for repetitive repositioning at right angles when backfilling trenches.

LED work lights with turn-off delay

The LED work lights can be programed to turn off 30 seconds to 2 minutes after the engine has stopped. This allows the operator to exit the machine and walk away safely under full illumination.

Specs

Model
Model name
U48-5
Engine
Model
D1803-CR-TE5-BH3
Make
Kubota
Rated engine speed
2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Displacement
111.4 cu. in. / 1826 cc
Output (SAE J1995 gross)
40.4 HP / 30.1 kW
Output (SAE J1349 net)
38.9 HP / 29 kW
Hydraulic system
Pump capacity
31.4 gpm / 118.8 l/min
Breakout force
Bucket
9304 lbf / 4220 kgf
Arm
5304 lbf / 2406 kgf
Auxiliary hydraulic flow
Aux 1
17.2 gpm / 65 l/min
Aux 2
9.8 gpm / 37 l/min
Dimensions and weight
Ground clearance
12 in / 310 mm
Overall height
100 in / 2550 mm
Overall length
210 in / 5355 mm
Overall width
77 in / 1960 mm
Blade
Width
77 in / 1960 mm
Height
16 in / 410 mm
Maximum lift above ground
17 in / 440 mm
Maximum drop below ground
15.9 in / 405 mm
Operating weight
Including operator’s weight @ 165 lbs.
10848 lb / 4920 kg
Tracks
Type
Rubber/Steel
Drive system
Travel speed
Low
1.7 mph / 2.8 km/h
High
3 mph / 4.9 km/h
Maximum traction force
11993 lbf / 5440 kgf
Crawler length
98 in / 2500 mm
Shoe width
15.7 in / 400 mm
Ground contact pressure
4 psi / 0.284 kg/cm2
Tumbler distance
78 in / 1990 mm
Swing system
Unit swing speed
9.2 rpm / 9.2 rpm
Boom swing angle
Left
70 deg / 70 deg
Right
53 deg / 53 deg
Fluid capacities
Hydraulic Oil
Reservoir
10.6 gal / 40 l
System
20.1 gal / 76 l
Fuel
Reservoir
17.4 gal / 66 l
ROPS / FOPS
Type
Canopy/Cab