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Kubota B26 Backhoe loaders tech specs

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2007-2026

2.53 m Backhoe digging depth

590.12 kg Lifting capacity

18.12 kw Net power

1,814 kg Operating weight

A compact tractor-style backhoe loader designed for landscaping, light construction, and maintenance work, the Kubota B26 delivers 18.12 kilowatt net engine power with a 2.53 m backhoe digging depth on a lightweight 1,814 kg platform. Built for maneuverability and versatility, it is suited for trenching, property maintenance, utility repairs, and small construction projects where compact size and transport ease are important.

Net engine power 18.12 kilowatt

Backhoe digging depth 2.53 m

Lifting capacity 590 kg

Maximum travel speed 17.86 kph

Compact tractor-style backhoe platform

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 110,000

Starting from

AED 70,000

Kubota B26 Technical specifications

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

2.53 m

Backhoe dump height

1.95 m

Loader

Breakout force

1062.77 kg

General

Lifting capacity

590.12 kg

Max speed forward

17.86 kph

Operating weight

1,814 kg

Engine

Net power

18.12 kw

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Kubota B26 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on March 9, 2026

Overview

The Kubota B26 (2007–2026) is a compact tractor-loader-backhoe designed for landscaping and maintenance tasks. It produces 18.12 kilowatt net engine power and operates on a lightweight 1,814 kg platform.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Lightweight design and excellent maneuverability for landscaping work.

Cons Lower digging and lifting capability compared with full-size backhoes.

Performance & Efficiency

The 18.12 kilowatt diesel engine provides reliable power for trenching and light excavation tasks, while the compact design allows easy transport between small worksites.

In Comparison

Cat 450: Larger machine designed for heavy construction tasks.
Terex 860: Mid-size backhoe with stronger digging capacity.
Kubota B26: Compact solution optimized for maneuverability.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Kubota B26 provides reliable compact backhoe performance within the AED 70,000–110,000 range.

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Kubota B26 owner rating

Kubota B26 Backhoe loaders [2007-2026]

2007-2026

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7

performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.5

features

4.3

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros

Extremely compact and easy to transport between landscaping jobs.

Cons

Limited loader breakout force when handling heavier soil or gravel.

Submitted by on Mar 9, 2026 / Kubota B26 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on Apr, 2016

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Kubota B26 similar models

Highlight differences

Kubota B26TLB

B26TLB

Terex 860 Elite

860 Elite

Cat 450E

450E

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 2.53 m

Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m

Backhoe digging depth 5.27 m

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height 1.95 m

Backhoe dump height -

Backhoe dump height 4.45 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel -

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 6.71 m

Bucket rotation

Bucket rotation -

Bucket rotation 198 º

Years

Years 2007-2026

Years 2001-2013

Years 2007-2025

Market Average

Market Average AED 110,000

Market Average AED 141,000

Market Average AED 661,000

Price

Price AED 70,000

Price AED 122,000

Price AED 177,000

Loader

Breakout force

Breakout force 1,062.77 kg

Breakout force 5,575.11 kg

Breakout force 5,159.62 kg

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth -

Loader digging depth 12.45 cm

Loader digging depth 15.24 cm

Loader dump height

Loader dump height -

Loader dump height 2.68 m

Loader dump height 2.65 m

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach -

Loader dump reach 0.67 m

Loader dump reach 0.82 m

General

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 590.12 kg

Lifting capacity -

Lifting capacity 3,570.23 kg

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 17.86 kph

Max speed forward 41.04 kph

Max speed forward 40.23 kph

Operating weight

Operating weight 1,814 kg

Operating weight 7,514 kg

Operating weight 12,299 kg

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m

Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m

Bucket width

Bucket width -

Bucket width 238 cm

Bucket width 243 cm

Engine model

Engine model -

Engine model 1104C-44T

Engine model C4.4

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 12 V

Transmission type

Transmission type -

Transmission type full powershift

Transmission type Ackerman

Engine

Net power

Net power 18.12 kw

Net power 70.1 kw

Net power 93.21 kw

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage -

Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh

Alternator supplied amperage -

Displacement

Displacement -

Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm

Displacement 4,391.74 cu cm

Gross power

Gross power -

Gross power 74.57 kw

Gross power 102.16 kw

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 413.52 Nm

Max torque 515.2 Nm

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Number of cylinders -

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Power measured @ -

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm

Torque measured @ -

Bore

Bore -

Bore 10.67 cm

Stroke

Stroke -

Stroke 12.7 cm

Torque rise

Torque rise -

Torque rise 0.28 %

Attachments

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force -

Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg

Bucket digging force 8,049.46 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap -

Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter

Cooling fluid cap 25.74 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

Front axle fluid capacity -

Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter

Front axle fluid capacity 10.98 liter

Fuel cap

Fuel cap -

Fuel cap 130.2 liter

Fuel cap 145.34 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 100.3 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity 18.93 liter

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap -

Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter

Transmission fluid cap 21.2 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 8.71 liter

Engine oil cap 8.33 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth -

Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m

Extended backhoe digging depth 6.49 m

Extended backhoe dump height

Extended backhoe dump height -

Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m

Extended backhoe dump height -

Extended backhoe dump reach

Extended backhoe dump reach -

Extended backhoe dump reach 2.93 m

Extended backhoe dump reach 3.11 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.89 m

Brake system

Brake system -

Brake system Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multidisc

Cab ROPS

Cab ROPS -

Cab ROPS SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994

Cab sound

Cab sound -

Cab sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)

Exterior sound

Exterior sound -

Exterior sound SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) -

Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20

Front tires size (2WD) 15-19.5 12PR

Rear tires size

Rear tires size -

Rear tires size 18.4x26

Rear tires size 21L-24 R4 18PR

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance -

Ground clearance 0.46 m

Ground clearance -

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab -

Height - top of cab 2.77 m

Height - top of cab 2.9 m

Overall Length

Overall Length -

Overall Length 7.35 m

Overall Length 7.92 m

Overall Width

Overall Width -

Overall Width 2.32 m

Overall Width 2.44 m

Turning radius

Turning radius -

Turning radius 3.96 m

Turning radius 8.11 m

Wheelbase

Wheelbase -

Wheelbase 2.13 m

Wheelbase 2.23 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse -

Max speed reverse 41.2 kph

Max speed reverse 27.36 kph

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears -

Number of forward gears 4

Number of forward gears 5

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears -

Number of reverse gears 4

Number of reverse gears 3

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap -

Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm

Pump flow cap 194.17 lpm

Pump type

Pump type -

Pump type Tandem gear

Pump type -

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure -

Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar

Relief valve pressure 262 bar

Circuit type

Circuit type -

Circuit type Closed center, load sensing

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