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U Series
In stockPick on two things and the rest sorts itself out: what you have to fit through, and how deep you have to go. These three cover almost every job in Southern California. All of them keep the counterweight inside or barely past the track line, so you can work against a wall without a spotter watching your tail.
What you fit through, and how deep you go. These three cover most jobs.
U17-5
The gate machine. Zero tail swing.
Retracts to clear a standard side gate, then widens back out so it is stable enough to actually dig once it is in there. Zero tail swing means you can spin a full circle six inches off a wall and never touch it. This is the one people buy when the access is the whole problem.
- 16.1 HP
- 3,750 lb Weight
- 7' 7" Dig
- Zero Tail
16.1 HP · 3,750 lb Weight · 7' 7" Dig · Zero Tail
U27-4
Footings and drainage, no transport headache.
The all around mini. Enough reach for footings, drainage and utility trench without turning transport into a project, since it still goes behind a three quarter ton. One of the biggest operator stations in its class, which matters when you are in the seat nine hours.
- 20.9 HP
- 5,688 lb Weight
- 9' 5" Dig
- Tight Tail
20.9 HP · 5,688 lb Weight · 9' 5" Dig · Tight Tail
U35-4
Where most contractors land.
More reach and more depth for real site work, with an enclosed cab available for the days it is pouring or a hundred and five out. Still moves on a standard equipment trailer, which is why it is the most common excavator on residential jobs out here.
- 24.8 HP
- 8,488 lb Weight
- 9' 9" Dig
- Tight Tail
24.8 HP · 8,488 lb Weight · 9' 9" Dig · Tight Tail
Smaller and Bigger
In stockWhen the three above do not fit the job. One end goes through an interior door, the other end is six tons with a cab. Same zero and tight tail thinking, same dealer behind it.
One goes through a doorway. One is six tons. Same tail swing thinking.
U10-5
Fits through a doorway. Literally.
Retracts to two foot six, narrower than most interior doors. Basements, courtyards and side yards nothing else can physically reach, and it trailers behind a half ton. People buy this one for access, not for production.
- 10.3 HP
- 2,646 lb Weight
- 5' 11" Dig
- 2' 6" Min width
10.3 HP · 2,646 lb Weight · 5' 11" Dig · 2' 6" Min width
U48-5
Production numbers, still inside the property line.
Close to five tons with a cab, an angle blade and the hydraulic capacity to run a breaker all day without heat soaking. For crews who need real production but are still working between a fence and a foundation.
- 40.4 HP
- 10,848 lb Weight
- 10' 8" Dig
- Tight Tail
40.4 HP · 10,848 lb Weight · 10' 8" Dig · Tight Tail
U55-5
The big boy of the U Series.
Six tons and close to twelve feet of dig depth, and it still will not swing out past its tracks into the fence you are working against. If the U48-5 keeps running out of reach on you, this is the answer.
- 47.6 HP
- 12,247 lb Weight
- 11' 11" Dig
- Tight Tail
47.6 HP · 12,247 lb Weight · 11' 11" Dig · Tight Tail
Why buy it from PDQ
Why buy it from PDQ
Every Kubota dealer sells the same machines at the same MSRP. What changes after the sale is who answers the phone, how fast a part 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.
Genuine parts on the shelf
Common wear items, filters, pins, bushings and undercarriage 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.
Terms run through Kubota Credit Corporation, subject to credit approval. Programs change at the end of every month. Call your branch for what is available right now on the machine you want.
Financing
Own more equipment. Keep more cash.
Renting bleeds cash every week and you own nothing at the end of it. Financing through Kubota Credit Corporation puts the machine on your yard, keeps working capital where you need it, and builds equity in something you can trade later. Zero down and zero percent APR for 60 months is available to qualified buyers, subject to credit approval.
Step one
Pick the machine
Tell us the model and the attachments you need, or describe the work and the ground 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 to your jobsite. 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
The three that carry the line
Pick by the access, not the spec sheet
A standard side gate is thirty six inches. Dig depth does not matter if the machine cannot get to the hole. Measure your tightest access point first, then pick the machine.
Landscape · Residential · Backyard
U17-5
Squeezes through the side gate, then widens back out to dig. Zero tail, so the wall stays where it is.
- 16.1HP
- ZeroTail swing
- 7' 7"Dig depth
Footings · Drainage · Utility
U27-4
Enough reach for footings and trench, still goes behind a three quarter ton. The middle of the line for a reason.
- 20.9HP
- 9' 5"Dig depth
- TightTail swing
Site work · Residential build · Cab
U35-4
More depth, more reach, cab available. The most common excavator on residential jobs out here.
- 24.8HP
- 9' 9"Dig depth
- CabAvailable
True zero tail or tight tail? The U10-5, U17-5 and U27-4 are true zero tail swing, meaning the counterweight never passes the track line. The U35-4 and up are tight tail, a small amount of overhang at full rotation. Tight tail still works within a few inches of a wall. Digging flush against a structure, stay on the first three.
Access tighter than a gate, or deeper than twelve feet? The U10-5, U48-5 and U55-5 cover both ends of the line.
Not sure which one
Answer two questions, get a machine
Access first, depth second. That is the order these machines actually get chosen in, and getting it backwards is how people end up with an excavator sitting on the trailer because it will not fit down the side yard.
Your best fit
"We run two U35-4s and the zero tail has paid for itself twice over. We used to bid around backyard jobs because the tail swing made them a liability. Now we take them. PDQ got us into both at zero down with better terms than anyone else quoted."
Marcus R.
Grading and excavation contractor, Riverside County
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.
"PDQ has earned my trust. They do not oversell, they do not cut corners, and they show up when it counts."
Who runs these
Built for the work you already do
These four cover most of what a U Series machine does out here. If your work is on this list, we have put somebody in the right size for it before.
General contractors
Footings, foundations and site work from the first dig to backfill.
Landscapers
Pool and pond dig, tree work and drainage in finished backyards.
Utility contractors
Water, sewer, gas and conduit trench, then backfill behind it.
Concrete and breaker work
Flatwork, footings and pool shells broken out with a hammer on the front.
Mini excavator dealer near you
An authorized Kubota mini 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.
Before you buy
Questions we get every week
Straight answers to what contractors actually ask on the phone.
What is zero tail swing and do I actually need it?
Which of these are true zero tail swing?
Which one fits through a standard gate?
What can I tow one with?
Can I run a breaker, auger or compactor?
How fast can I get approved and take delivery?
Request a Quote or More Info
A real person from your branch replies within 4 business hours.
No spam. No bots. No credit pull.
Ready to put one to work?
Tell us the machine or just tell us the job. A real person from your nearest branch gets back to you the same day with a number you can actually build a bid around.
Pricing, financing and delivery disclosures
Prices shown are estimated ranges only, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars and shown in abbreviated form. They are intended to give a general sense of where a machine falls and are not manufacturer's suggested retail price, a quote, an offer or a guarantee of any final sale price. The low end of each range reflects a base configuration and the high end reflects commonly added equipment, but an individual machine may fall outside the range in either direction. Ranges exclude freight, setup, attachments, taxes, documentation and other fees, and vary by model year, configuration, optional equipment, dealer installed accessories, availability and other factors. Actual pricing and payments are determined at the time of purchase and may be higher or lower than shown. Contact us for current pricing on a specific machine.
Financing offers, cash back incentives 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. 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.
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