Micro Excavator Hire
For pricing and availability on our excavators hire, call 01792 790953The Kubota U10-5 is an ultra-compact 1 tonne micro excavator designed for jobs where access and working space are limited. With a retractable undercarriage that reduces the machine to just 750mm wide, zero-tail swing and a foldable ROPS frame, it is ideal for landscaping, garden projects, drainage, small foundations and working through narrow access points.
Key Features
- Only 750mm wide when retracted – ideal for narrow access and confined sites.
- Expandable tracks – widen to 990mm to provide greater stability when working.
- Zero-tail swing – allows the machine to work safely and efficiently close to walls and obstacles.
- Foldable ROPS frame – useful when travelling through low-access areas.
- Kubota Stage V diesel engine – compact and efficient 3-cylinder engine producing 7.6kW.
- 1.8m maximum digging depth – impressive digging capability for a machine of this size.
- 3.33m maximum reach – provides a useful working range for excavation and landscaping.
- Smooth hydraulic controls – servo controls provide precise and responsive operation.
- Two-speed travel – makes moving around the worksite quicker and easier.
- Auxiliary hydraulics – suitable for compatible hydraulic attachments.
- Adjustable dozer blade – works with the variable-width undercarriage.
- Compact and easy to transport – ideal for smaller construction and domestic projects.
Specifications
| Specification | Kubota U10-5 |
|---|---|
| Machine Weight | 1,050 kg |
| Engine | Kubota D722 |
| Engine Power | 7.6 kW / 10.3 PS |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 1,800 mm |
| Maximum Reach | 3,330 mm |
| Overall Width | 750–990 mm |
| Arm Digging Force | 5.4 kN |
| Bucket Digging Force | 10.4 kN |
| Travel Speed | 2.0 / 4.0 km/h |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | 21 l/min |
| Undercarriage | Hydraulically adjustable |
| Tail Swing | Zero-tail swing |
| ROPS | Foldable |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |





