Description
Kubota U55-4 Compact Excavator – Key Specifications
- Stock – EXC1901
- Make – Kubota
- Model – U55-4
- Hours – 2,286
- Year – 2019
- Engine – Kubota V2607 Direct Injection Diesel
- 47.6 HP Engine
- Approximate Operating Weight: 12,053 lbs (5.5 Ton Class)
- Tight Tail Swing Design
- Approximate Digging Depth: 11’11”
- Approximate Dump Height: 13’2″
- Rubber Tracks
- Enclosed Cab with Heat & Air Conditioning
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Dig Bucket
- Cleanup Bucket
Kubota U55-4 Specifications & Features
Hydraulic Performance
The Kubota U55-4 mini excavator is equipped with Kubota’s advanced load-sensing hydraulic system, providing smooth and responsive operation across a wide variety of applications. Whether you’re trenching, grading, excavating, lifting materials, or operating hydraulic attachments, the system automatically adjusts hydraulic flow based on operator demand to maximize efficiency and productivity.
The machine features auxiliary hydraulics, adjustable flow settings, and a third-line hydraulic return system, making it highly compatible with common attachments such as hydraulic thumbs, augers, breakers, grapples, and compactors. This versatility allows contractors to perform more work with a single machine while maintaining the precise control that Kubota excavators are known for.
Enclosed Cab & Operator Comfort
The Kubota U55-4G1 compact excavator was designed to keep operators productive throughout long working days. The spacious enclosed cab provides excellent visibility, generous legroom, and an ergonomic control layout that helps reduce fatigue while improving overall efficiency.
Heat and air conditioning provide year-round comfort in varying Canadian climates, while the suspension seat and intuitive controls allow operators to remain comfortable whether they’re working on a short residential project or a full day of excavation. The wide entry cab design makes entering and exiting the machine easy, while the digital monitoring system keeps operators informed of machine performance, fuel levels, maintenance intervals, and operating conditions.
Included Attachments
This used Kubota U55-4G1 mini excavator comes equipped with several of the most sought-after attachments contractors look for when purchasing a used excavator.
The included hydraulic thumb significantly expands the machine’s capabilities for handling rocks, concrete, demolition debris, logs, brush, and construction materials. Combined with the included dig bucket and cleanup bucket, this excavator is ready to tackle a broad range of jobs immediately upon arrival.
Tight Tail Swing Advantage
One of the most attractive features of the Kubota U55-4 is its tight tail swing design. The machine delivers the digging and lifting performance expected from a larger excavator while maintaining a compact working footprint.
This makes it particularly effective when working around buildings, foundations, roadways, utilities, fences, and other confined environments where traditional excavators can be more difficult to operate. Contractors gain the productivity benefits of a larger machine while maintaining the maneuverability required for tighter jobsites.
Kubota U55-4 Performance & Reliability
Powered by Kubota’s proven 47.6 HP V2607 direct injection diesel engine, the Kubota U55-4 delivers strong digging performance, excellent fuel efficiency, and the long-term reliability that has helped make Kubota one of the most respected names in compact construction equipment.
The combination of a powerful hydraulic system, excellent machine balance, strong breakout force, and impressive lifting capability allows the U55-4 to handle a wide variety of demanding tasks. From trenching and excavation to grading, site preparation, utility installation, and material handling, this machine provides the versatility contractors need on today’s jobsites.
With nearly 12 feet of digging depth and over 12,000 pounds of operating weight, the U55-4 offers a significant increase in capability over smaller mini excavators while remaining easy to transport between projects.
Why Contractors Choose the Kubota U55-4
The Kubota U55-4 remains one of the most popular excavators in the 5.5-ton class because it delivers the ideal balance of compact size, digging performance, lifting capability, and jobsite versatility. Large enough to tackle demanding excavation and utility work while remaining compact enough for residential and urban projects, it’s a machine that fits a wide range of applications.
Across Western Canada, contractors rely on the Kubota U55 for excavation, trenching, utility installation, site servicing, landscaping, municipal infrastructure, acreage development, and commercial construction projects. Whether working in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Brandon, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Nanaimo, or Victoria, the Kubota U55 provides the performance and maneuverability needed to stay productive in a variety of jobsite conditions.
The included hydraulic thumb further expands the machine’s capabilities, making it easy to handle rocks, concrete, brush, trees, demolition debris, and construction materials. For contractors, municipalities, utility crews, landscapers, and owner-operators, the Kubota U55-4 offers the reliability, versatility, and long-term value that have made Kubota a trusted name in compact equipment.
Easy Maintenance & Long-Term Ownership
Kubota designed the U55-4 with long-term ownership in mind. Large service panels provide easy access to key maintenance points, allowing operators and technicians to perform routine inspections and service work efficiently.
Daily maintenance items, filters, engine components, and hydraulic systems are positioned for convenient access, helping reduce downtime and simplify ownership. Combined with Kubota’s extensive dealer network, excellent parts availability, and reputation for durability, the Kubota U55 continues to be one of the most desirable compact excavators on the used equipment market.
Strong resale value and widespread industry acceptance make the Kubota U55-4 a smart investment for contractors looking to maximize return on equipment purchases.
Looking For A Used Kubota U55-4 For Sale?
This used Kubota U55-4 For Sale offers the features contractors want most: low machine hours, enclosed heated and air-conditioned cab, hydraulic thumb, dig and cleanup buckets, tight tail swing performance, powerful hydraulics, and Kubota’s proven reliability.
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