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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Optional - 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...
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...
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...
U48-5 Specs
Model nameU48-5
ModelD1803-CR-TE5-BH3
MakeKubota
Rated engine speed2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Displacement1826 cc / 111.4000 cu. in.
Output (SAE J1995 gross)30.1 kW / 40.4 HP
Output (SAE J1349 net)29 kW / 38.9 HP
Pump capacity118.8 l / min / 31.4 gpm
Breakout force
Bucket4220 kgf / 9304 lbf
Arm2406 kgf / 5304 lbf
Auxiliary hydraulic flow
Aux 165 l / min / 17.2 gpm
Aux 237 l / min / 9.8 gpm
Ground clearance310 mm / 12 in
Overall height2550 mm / 100 in
Overall length5355 mm / 210 in
Overall width1960 mm / 77 in
Blade
Width1960 mm / 77 in
Height410 mm / 16 in
Maximum lift above ground440 mm / 17 in
Maximum drop below ground405 mm / 15.9 in
Operating weight
Including operator’s weight @ 165 lbs.4920 kg / 10848 lb
TypeRubber / Steel
Travel speed
Low2.8 km / h / 1.7 mph
High4.9 km / h / 3 mph
Maximum traction force5440 kgf / 11993 lbf
Crawler length2500 mm / 98 in
Shoe width400 mm / 15.7 in
Ground contact pressure0.28 kg / cm2 / 4 psi
Tumbler distance1990 mm / 78 in
Unit swing speed9.2 rpm / 9.2 rpm
Boom swing angle
Left70 deg / 70 deg
Right53 deg / 53 deg
Hydraulic Oil
Reservoir40 l / 10.6 gal
System76 l / 20.1 gal
Fuel
Reservoir66 l / 17.4 gal
TypeCanopy / Cab