2026 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5

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Year 2026
Make Kubota
Model Compact Excavators
Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3

Year 2026
Manufacturer Kubota
Model Name Compact Excavators
Trim Name U48-5
Generic Type (Primary) Compact
Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3
Engine Power 40.4 gross
Displacement 111.4 cu. in. (cc)

You're work day just got easier, with the Kubota U48-5. Rated at 40.4 horsepower and featuring a 9,304-pound bucket breakout force, this Kubota compact excavator assists you in the toughest jobs on the lot.

Features may include:

New Features

NEW - 7" LCD Color Display with jog dial (Standard)

Clean Running Kubota Tier 4 Engine

Kubota excavators are all powered by Kubota Tier 4 emission engines. The modern engine design maximizes digging and lifting performance, delivers minimized noise and vibration and meets the latest engine emission regulation.

Two Speed Travel

All Kubota excavators have a two speed drive that allows for efficient machine maneuverability and backfill operations.

Changeable Control Pattern

Convenient Two-pattern Selection System (TPSS) allows you to change between ISO and SAE operating patterns with a quick flip of the TPSS switch – without tools or

Comfort & Convenience

A spacious operator station designed for greater comfort, with a fully flat floor for more legroom

Serviceability

Front pin bushings to help maximize durability

Auxiliary

Proportional flow control of auxiliary circuit (AUX1) and maximum oil flow setting – you can operate a larger variety of auxiliary attachments than ever before

Engine

Engine D1803-CR-TE5-BH3

Engine Power 40.4 gross

Displacement 111.4 cu. in. (cc)

Operational

Operating Conditions Bucket Breakout Force: 9304 (4220) lbs (kgf) | Arm Breakout Force: 5304 (2406) lbs (kgf)

Operating Speed Traveling High: 3.0 (4.9) mph (km/h) | Traveling Low: 1.7 (2.8) mph (kph)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump 31.4 (118.8) GPM (LPM)

Hydraulic Flow Auxiliary: 17.2 (65.0) / 9.8 (37) GPM (LPM)

Maximum Pressure Ground Contact Pressure: Rubber: Rubber: 4.0 (0.284) / 4.1 (0.289), Angle blade rubber: 4.2 (0.296) / 4.3 (0.302), Steel: 4.1 (0.290) / 4.2 (0.295), Angle blade steel: 4.3 (0.302) / 4.4 (0.307) psi, kgf (cm2)

Dimensions

Width Blade: 6ft 5in (1960) ft (mm)

Height Blade: 16in (410) / Angle blade: 1ft 5in (425) in (mm)

Length Crawler: 8ft 2in (2500) ft (mm)

Overall Length 17ft 7in (5355) ft (mm)

Overall Height 8ft 4in (2550) ft (mm)

Overall Width 6ft 5in (1960) ft (mm)

Ground Clearance Min. 12in (305) in (mm)

Weights

Weight, In Running Order 10848 (4920) / 11057 (5015), Angle blade rubber: 11322 (5135) / 11531 (5230), Steel: 11134 (5050) / 11342 (5145), Angle blade steel: 11608 (5265) / 11818 (5360) lbs (kg)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity Reservoir: 17.4 (66.0) gal (L)

Oil capacity 10.6 (40) / 20.1 (76) gal (l)

2026 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5