Kubota U48-5R3A (CAB)
Your work day just got easier with the Kubota U48-5R3A (CAB). Rated at 40.4 horsepower and featuring a 9,304-pound bucket breakout force, this compact excavator is built to take on the toughest jobs on the lot. Equipped with an optional hydraulic angle blade, you can push and direct material with precision, making grading and backfilling faster and more efficient. Inside the cab, features like optional keyless start, a rear view camera, and KubotaNOW telematics help keep you comfortable, connected, and in control. The U48-5R3A is ready to help you break new ground and get the job done. Kubota is the world’s #1 selling compact excavator for 20 years.*
*According to 2024 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales.
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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.
Serviceability
- Front pin bushings to help maximize durability
- Centralized swivel bearing lubrication
- Protected cylinder hoses
- Steel hood panels
- One-sided engine maintenance
- Wide hood openings for easy access to engine and other vital components
Engine
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Kubota D1803-CR-TE5-BH3 |
| Horsepower (gross): | 40.4 |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | 111.4 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length, ft (mm): | 17ft 7in (5355) |
| Overall Height, ft (mm): | 8ft 4in (2550) |
| Overall Width, ft (mm): | 8ft 4in (2550) |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
| Pump Capacity (GPM): | 31.4 |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow (GPM): | 17.2 |
| Max. Breakout Force (lbs): | 9304 |
Drive System
| Drive System | |
|---|---|
| Travel Speed (low/high) | 1.7/3.0 |
| Crawler Length ft. in. (mm): | 8ft 2in (2500) |