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2019-2025
2,665 kg Operating weight
2,820 mm Max digging depth
3,100 m Max dump height
1.3 m Boom length
4,740 mm Max digging reach
4,740 mm Max digging reach
15.6 kw Gross power

A tight-tail, urban-ready mini excavator, the Kubota U27 is built for precision trenching and utility work where access is limited. With a 2,665 kg operating weight, smooth hydraulics, and a 15.6 kilo watt diesel engine, it delivers controlled digging performance, low fuel use, and excellent reliability for contractors working in confined sites.

Operating weight 2,665 kg

Engine power 15.6 kilo watt

Max digging depth 2.82 m

Max digging reach 4.74 m

Bucket digging force 21 kN

Arm crowding force 12.3 kN

Arm crowding force 12.3 kN

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 160,000

Starting from

AED 109,000

Kubota U27 Technical specifications

General

Operating weight

2,665 kg

Max digging depth

2820 mm

Max dump height

3100 m

Boom length

1.3 m

Max speed forward

4.5 kph

Max digging reach

4,740 mm

Max digging reach

4740 mm

Engine

Displacement

1123 cu cm

Gross power

15.6 kw

Bore

7.8 cm

Stroke

7.84 cm

Operational specifications

Blade width

150 m

Arm crowding force

12.3 kN

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

3.6 liter

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull

30.69 kN

Track width

30 mm

Attachments

Bucket digging force

21 kN

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

2.43 m

Blade height

36 cm

Overall Length

4.19 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

48 lpm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

2.6 liters

Fuel cap

33 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

22 liter

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Kubota U27 expert review

Reviewed by Rizwan R. on February 10, 2026

Overview

The Kubota U27 (2019–2025) is a compact mini excavator designed for precision work in confined areas. With a 2,665 kg operating weight and smooth hydraulic response, it excels in utility, landscaping, and urban construction tasks.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Precise hydraulic control, compact footprint, proven durability.
Cons Not suited for heavy lifting or deep excavation work.

Performance & Efficiency

The 15.6 kilo watt engine paired with 48 lpm hydraulic flow delivers efficient, low-fuel performance for trenching and finishing operations.

In Comparison

Cat 301: Smaller and lighter with less reach.
Cat 303: More powerful but heavier and costlier.
Kubota U27: Best all-round compact performer.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Kubota U27 is a dependable mini excavator in the AED 109,000–160,000 range.

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Kubota U27 owner rating

Kubota U27 Mini excavators [2019-2025]

2019-2025

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Extremely smooth control and very reliable in daily utility work.
Cons
Extremely smooth control and very reliable in daily utility work.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Kubota U27 similar models

Highlight differences
Kubota U27-4
U27-4
Cat 301.6C
301.6C
Cat 303E
303E
General
Operating weight 2,665 kg
Operating weight 1,610 kg
Operating weight 3,310 kg
Max digging depth 2,820 mm
Max digging depth 2,080 mm
Max digging depth -
Max dump height 3,100 m
Max dump height 2.36 m
Max dump height 3.16 m
Boom length 1.3 m
Boom length 1.85 m
Boom length 2.2 m
Max speed forward 4.5 kph
Max speed forward 4.5 kph
Max speed forward 4.83 kph
Max digging reach 4,740 mm
Max digging reach 3,800 mm
Max digging reach -
Max digging reach 4,740 mm
Max digging reach 3,800 mm
Max digging reach 5,270 mm
Engine model -
Engine model Mitsubishi L3E NA diesel
Engine model C1.3-EF04
Gradeability -
Gradeability 30 %
Gradeability -
Bucket width -
Bucket width 150 mm
Bucket width 610 mm
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.03 m3
Bucket capacity 0.13 m3
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 3,010 mm
Years 2019-2025
Years 2007-2025
Years 2020-2025
Market Average AED 160,000
Market Average AED 110,000
Market Average AED 129,000
Price AED 109,000
Price AED 47,000
Price AED 105,000
Engine
Displacement 1,123 cu cm
Displacement 952 cu cm
Displacement 1,319 cm3
Gross power 15.6 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 17.6 kw
Bore 7.8 cm
Bore -
Bore 7.87 cm
Stroke 7.84 cm
Stroke -
Stroke 9.4 cm
Net power -
Net power 13.4972 kw
Net power -
Operational specifications
Blade width 150 m
Blade width -
Blade width 1 m
Arm crowding force 12.3 kN
Arm crowding force 9.9 kN
Arm crowding force 16.99 kN
Swing speed -
Swing speed 10.5 rpm
Swing speed -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 3.6 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 5.68 liter
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 30.69 kN
Drawbar Pull 15 kN
Drawbar Pull -
Track width 30 mm
Track width 230 mm
Track width 300 mm
Track gauge -
Track gauge -
Track gauge 1.25 m
Attachments
Bucket digging force 21 kN
Bucket digging force 15.4 kN
Bucket digging force 26.67 kN
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.43 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.5 m
Blade height 36 cm
Blade height -
Blade height 40.64 cm
Overall Length 4.19 m
Overall Length -
Overall Length 4.69 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.33 m
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 1.55 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius -
Turning radius 0.91 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 48 lpm
Pump flow cap 40 lpm
Pump flow cap 49.77 lpm
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 206 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 2.6 liters
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 3.79 liters
Fuel cap 33 liter
Fuel cap 22 liter
Fuel cap 45 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 22 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 24 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 68.89 liter

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