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U Series
Mini excavators · 3 modelsKubota has led compact excavator sales in this class for two decades, and the U Series is where most contractors start. Built for access: zero tail swing on the smaller machines so you can dig flush against a wall, light enough to haul on a standard trailer, and small enough to clear a residential side gate. Backyards, fence lines, pools and tight neighborhoods. If you have been searching for a mini excavator for sale, this is where to look first.
U17
Clears a side gate. Where most crews start.
The entry point and the gate machine. Zero tail swing keeps the counterweight inside the tracks, so you dig flush along a wall or fence without repositioning every swing. Trailers behind a three quarter ton.
- 1.7 Ton class
- 7' 7" Dig depth
- Zero Tail swing
- 39" Retracted width
1.7 ton class · 7' 7" dig depth · zero tail swing
U27
The balanced pick. Still fits, digs deeper.
Nearly two more feet of dig depth than the U17 with enough weight to stay planted when you are pulling hard, and it still holds zero tail swing. The versatile middle of the lineup for crews running mixed work.
- 2.7 Ton class
- 9' 5" Dig depth
- Zero Tail swing
- Trailers Easily
2.7 ton class · 9' 5" dig depth · zero tail swing
U35
Top of the U Series. Pulls through hardpan.
Where the work stops feeling residential. 7,924 lb of bucket breakout pulls through hardpan and old concrete instead of skating off it, with tight tail swing so it still works inside property lines.
- 3.5 Ton class
- 9' 9" Dig depth
- Tight Tail swing
- 7,924 lb Breakout
3.5 ton class · 9' 9" dig depth · 7,924 lb breakout
KX Series
Compact excavators · 3 modelsThe step up when the work gets heavier and the days get longer. More weight, more reach and more breakout force, with an angle blade on the larger models so backfill and cleanup happen in one pass. Built for footings, utility trenching, production digging and running breakers, augers and thumbs on auxiliary hydraulics. Same $0 down and 0% APR for 60 months to qualified commercial buyers.
KX040-4
The everyday workhorse. Over eleven feet of dig depth and an angle blade, without jumping into full size iron.
Deeper digging and real lifting power in a machine you are still hauling yourself. 9,535 lb of breakout with an angle blade that turns backfill and site cleanup into one pass. If you keep running out of machine on a U35, this is the step.
- 4.0 Ton class
- 11' 2" Dig depth
- 9,535 lb Breakout
- Angle Blade
4.0 ton class · 11' 2" dig depth · 9,535 lb breakout
KX033-4
Where compact meets commercial.
The natural step up from the U35 when you want more blade, more reach and a cab you can sit in for ten hours. Same ton class, a full foot more dig depth, and it trailers exactly the way the U35 does.
- 3.5 Ton class
- 10' 6" Dig depth
- 8,138 lb Breakout
- Cab or Canopy
3.5 ton class · 10' 6" dig depth · 8,138 lb breakout
KX057-5
Heavy production work, all day.
Utility trenching, footings and grading without stopping. Nearly thirteen feet of dig depth and 10,172 lb of breakout, which is the difference between a service line in one pass and fighting it all afternoon.
- 5.5 Ton class
- 12' 9" Dig depth
- 10,172 lb Breakout
- Angle Blade
5.5 ton class · 12' 9" dig depth · 10,172 lb breakout
Estimated monthly payment based on starting price, 0% APR for 60 months, $0 down, on approved credit through Kubota Credit Corporation. Taxes, fees, attachments and delivery not included.
Will it fit
Type in your gate width. We will tell you what clears it.
Measure the narrowest opening between the street and the dig, post to post. The checker adds an inch of clearance on each side, because a machine that fits on paper and scrapes the stucco is not a machine that fits.
On all commercial Kubota equipment, including every excavator on this page, through Kubota Credit Corporation and subject to credit approval. Trade value applies straight to the financed amount and lowers the payment. Programs change at the end of every month, so call for the offer running right now.
Excavator with attachments
Every model comes attachment ready
Auxiliary hydraulics are not an upsell here, they are how these machines are configured and sold. What changes between models is how deep you can dig, how hard you can pull, and how much oil you can push to a breaker.
One machine, the whole job
A hydraulic thumb turns the bucket into a grapple, so you are picking up rock, root balls and demo debris instead of chasing them around the site. A breaker handles old slab and footings. An auger sets fence posts and footings without a second crew. A compaction plate backfills the trench you just dug. All of it runs off the auxiliary circuit that is already on the machine.
Quick couplers let you swap between bucket sizes and attachments in a couple of minutes, which matters because an attachment you can change fast is an attachment you will actually use. Tell us what you own already and we will tell you what will run properly on which machine.
| Model | Dig depth | Aux flow | Class |
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Aux flow is what decides whether a breaker or mulching head runs at full speed or just runs. Match the attachment's rated flow to the machine, not the other way around.
Excavator dealer near you
An authorized Kubota excavator dealer with three branches
All three carry excavators, stock parts and run full service departments with Kubota certified technicians. Yards open from 6:30am in Sun Valley and 7am in Temecula and Escondido, Monday through Friday. Sales team is in from 8am. Call ahead and we will have the machine pulled out and ready when you get here.
Three ways to buy
Mini, crossover or compact. Which one fits your work
The honest breakdown. Most residential contractors land on a U Series. Most crews doing footings and utilities end up on a KX. The middle is where people get it wrong in both directions.
U17 & U27
Mini · 1.7 to 2.7 ton- Clears a side gate. The U17 gets into backyards nothing else on this page reaches.
- Zero tail swing. Dig flush against a wall or fence without repositioning.
- Haul it yourself. Standard trailer, three quarter ton truck, no permit conversation.
U35 & KX033-4
The crossover · 3.5 ton- Same ton class, different priorities. The U35 keeps tail swing tight, the KX033-4 buys reach and comfort.
- Real breakout force. Both pull through hardpan and old slab rather than skating off it.
- Transport does not change. Same trailer either way, so the decision is about the work, not the truck.
KX040-4 & KX057-5
Compact · 4.0 to 5.5 ton- 11 to 13 feet of dig depth. Service lines, footings and deep excavation in a single pass.
- Angle blade. Backfill and cleanup happen while you are already moving.
- Runs attachments hard. Breakers, augers and thumbs on auxiliary hydraulics all day.
Cross-shopping a Bobcat E26 or E35, or a Cat 302.7 or 303.5? The U27 and U35 compete head to head with them on dig depth and breakout, and every Kubota on this page runs a Kubota built engine rather than a sourced one. One thing no other Kubota dealer can offer: we also sell Takeuchi. If you are torn between a U35 and a TB230, we will pull both onto the same lot and let you run them back to back.
Financing
The easiest financing in the business
Zero down, zero percent, sixty months. Financing runs direct through Kubota Credit Corporation, so there is no third party lender and no markup. We submit it, they decide, and we tell you either way. Most commercial buyers finance through an LLC, S corp, sole proprietorship or DBA.
Step one
Pick the machine
Tell us the model and the attachments you need, or describe the access and the digging and we will pick it with you.
Step two
One short application
A single credit application through Kubota Credit Corporation. No shopping it to five lenders, no stack of paperwork. We send it and we follow it, and most decisions land inside 24 to 48 hours.
Step three
Take delivery
Sign, schedule and we deliver. Free inside 70 miles of your branch. We walk you through the machine before we leave.
No credit pull to get a quote. We will not run credit without your say so.
Or send it by email instead
Why Kubota
Built to stay bought
Kubota has led the compact excavator market for two decades on durability and owner experience. Here is what actually drives that.
Kubota diesel power
Kubota builds their own engines and builds the hydraulics around them. Proven reliability and all day run time.
Zero tail swing
The counterweight stays inside the tracks through a full rotation. Dig flush to a wall without repositioning.
Attachments for every job
Thumbs, breakers, augers, compaction plates, grading buckets and quick couplers. One machine, the whole job.
We service what we sell
Kubota certified technicians at all three branches. Warranty work handled in house, rubber tracks and filters stocked on site.
Who runs these
Built for the work you already do
These machines are on Southern California jobsites every day. If your work is on this list, we have put someone in the right excavator for it before.
Pool & hardscape
U17 · U27
Through the side gate, dig the shell, set the stone, and out again without a crane.
Landscape & drainage
U17 · U27
French drains, irrigation mains and planting holes on a lot you cannot tear up.
Footings & foundations
U35 · KX033-4
ADU pads, retaining wall footings and stem walls through SoCal hardpan.
Utility & trenching
KX040-4 · KX057-5
Sewer laterals, water services and conduit runs to depth in a single pass.
Demo & breaker work
KX040-4 · KX057-5
Old slab, footings and driveways with a breaker on the aux circuit and a thumb for the load out.
Why buy it from PDQ
Same machine, same MSRP, different dealer
Every Kubota dealer sells the same excavators at the same list price. What changes after the sale is who answers the phone, how fast a set of rubber tracks shows up, and whether anybody remembers your name.
Family owned since 1952
Three generations, same family, same branches. Not a private equity roll up that changed names twice in five years.
Three Southern California branches
Los Angeles, Temecula and San Diego. Whichever one is closest to your yard is the one that will be servicing your machine.
Factory trained technicians
Kubota certified techs at all three branches, warranty work handled in house. We do not send you somewhere else with the problem.
Tracks, pins and filters on the shelf
Rubber tracks, bucket pins and bushings, filters and teeth stocked locally. A machine waiting on a part is a machine not making money.
Free delivery within 70 miles
We bring it to your jobsite and walk you through the machine before we leave. No freight surprise on the invoice.
Financing handled here
Applications go direct to Kubota Credit Corporation, not shopped around to five lenders. Most credit decisions land in 24 to 48 hours.
Since 1952
Three generations, one family, same three branches
PDQ has been selling and servicing equipment in Southern California since 1952. The people who answer the phone are the people who will deliver your machine.
What customers say
4.9 stars across more than 1,000 Google reviews
Who you are buying from
Family owned. Three generations. No corporate script.
"They walked me through every option instead of pushing the biggest machine on the lot. That is why I came back."
"First machine I ever bought instead of rented. PDQ walked me through the sizes and talked me out of the bigger one because it would not have cleared the gates on half my jobs. The U27 has paid for itself in rental savings and I am back for a KX040-4 this fall."
Marcus R.
Grading and excavation contractor, Riverside County
Before you buy
Questions we get every week
Straight answers to what contractors actually ask on the phone.
What is the difference between the U Series and KX Series Kubota excavators?
What size mini excavator do I need?
Which Kubota excavator is best for a first time buyer?
What is the price range on a Kubota excavator?
Will it fit through a backyard gate?
What truck and trailer do I need to haul one?
Can I finance a Kubota excavator with no money down?
Should I rent or buy?
Can I trade in my current equipment?
What attachments can I run?
Do you service what you sell?
Which models does PDQ carry?
Not sure which one
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Tap the access you deal with, then tap the work you do most. We will name the excavator that fits and tell you why.
Your best fit
Request a Quote or More Info
A real person from your branch replies the same business day.
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Ready to put one to work?
Tell us the machine, or just tell us the gate width and the dig depth. A real person from your nearest branch gets back to you the same day with a number you can actually build a bid around.
Other equipment we sell
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Pricing, specification, financing and delivery disclosures
Pricing shown is approximate and provided as a general guideline only. Actual pricing varies by model year, configuration, optional equipment, dealer installed accessories, availability and other factors. Nothing on this page constitutes a quote, an offer or a guarantee of a final sale price. Final pricing is determined at the time of purchase and may be higher or lower than shown. Estimated monthly payments are calculated on the starting price shown at 0% APR over 60 months with $0 down and exclude taxes, fees, attachments and delivery.
Machine class figures, operating weights, overall widths, dig depths, dump heights, reach, breakout forces and auxiliary flow rates shown are approximate manufacturer figures for base configurations and vary by undercarriage, boom, arm, blade, cab or canopy and attachment configuration. Gate fit results and transport guidance are estimates based on those figures and are not a guarantee of clearance or legal towing capacity. Confirm dimensions against the current Kubota specification sheet and your truck and trailer ratings before purchase.
Financing offers and promotional programs are available on select new Kubota equipment through Kubota Credit Corporation USA and are subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify, and some may receive a higher rate depending on credit profile. $0 down and 0% APR for 60 months are promotional programs available to well qualified commercial buyers. Offers apply to eligible new equipment purchased from authorized Kubota dealers and depend on dealer participation. Taxes, fees, insurance, documentation charges, optional equipment, attachments and delivery fees may be additional. Not valid on prior purchases. Inventory availability differs by location.
All financing terms, conditions and program requirements are set by Kubota Credit Corporation USA and are subject to change without notice. Promotional programs change periodically. Contact PDQ Equipment for the offer currently in effect and for complete equipment eligibility. Offers available only at participating dealers within the United States.
Free local delivery applies to jobsites within 70 miles of the purchasing branch and is based on customer location and dealer service area. Additional restrictions may apply. Competitor model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced for comparison only.
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