2026 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5

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2026 Kubota Compact Excavators U48-5

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

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Highlights

  • Pendleton, Oregon
  • 2026
  • Kubota
  • Compact Excavators U48-5
  • D1803-CR-TE5-BH3
  • Available
  • Blade: 6ft 5in (1960) ft (mm)
  • Blade: 16in (410) / Angle blade: 1ft 5in (425) in (mm)

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Kubota
  • Compact Excavators
  • U48-5
  • Compact
  • D1803-CR-TE5-BH3
  • 40.4 gross
  • 111.4 cu. in. (cc)
  • Bucket Breakout Force: 9304 (4220) lbs (kgf) | Arm Breakout Force: 5304 (2406) lbs (kgf)
  • Traveling High: 3.0 (4.9) mph (km/h) | Traveling Low: 1.7 (2.8) mph (kph)
  • 31.4 (118.8) GPM (LPM)
  • Auxiliary: 17.2 (65.0) / 9.8 (37) GPM (LPM)
  • 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)
  • Blade: 6ft 5in (1960) ft (mm)
  • Blade: 16in (410) / Angle blade: 1ft 5in (425) in (mm)
  • Crawler: 8ft 2in (2500) ft (mm)
  • 17ft 7in (5355) ft (mm)
  • 8ft 4in (2550) ft (mm)
  • 6ft 5in (1960) ft (mm)
  • Min. 12in (305) in (mm)
  • 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)
  • Reservoir: 17.4 (66.0) gal (L)
  • 10.6 (40) / 20.1 (76) gal (l)