At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.
Working Range
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/mini-excavators/kubota/u27-4/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- U27-4 exact US manufacturer brochure; reference generation retained.
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Kubota U27-4
- Generation / record
- U27-4 exact US manufacturer brochure; reference generation retained.
- Product status
- Current manufacturer listing — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 13 ft 5.4 in | 4,100 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Kubota |
| Overall width | 4 ft 11.1 in | 1,500 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Kubota |
| Overall height | 7 ft 10.5 in | 2,400 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Kubota |
| Max. digging depth | 9 ft 5 in | 2,870 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope.Manufacturer verified | Kubota |
| Max. digging radius, at ground level | 15 ft 4.3 in | 4,680 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope.Manufacturer verified | Kubota |
| Max. digging height | 14 ft 6 in | 4,420 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope.Manufacturer verified | Kubota |
| Max. dumping height | 9 ft 11.7 in | 3,040 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope.Manufacturer verified | Kubota |
| Min. tail turning radius | 2 ft 7.1 in | 790 mm | U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope. Metric value independently confirmed by plan-view dimension R790 on PDF page 1; imperial converted after corroboration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Kubota |
| Output (SAE J1349 net) | 20.0 hp | 14.9 kW | U27-4; 2400 rpm; cab; standard rubber tracks.Manufacturer verified | Kubota |
What the specifications mean
The published U27-4 values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
cab; standard rubber tracks.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cab / canopy & counterweight | cab; standard rubber tracks. | U27-4 exact US manufacturer brochure; reference generation retained.United States / North American reference |
| Arm, blade & tracks | Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram. | U27-4 exact US manufacturer brochure; reference generation retained.United States / North American reference |
| Coupler & auxiliary hydraulics | Working range uses the brochure arm and bucket; alternative arms, quick couplers and attachments change the working envelope. | U27-4 exact US manufacturer brochure; reference generation retained.United States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used U27-4 inspection priorities
- Inspect tracks, sprockets, rollers, idlers, final drives and travel response.
- Measure boom, arm, bucket, swing-post and blade pin wear.
- Operate the coupler and auxiliary circuits with the intended tool when practical.
- Match the U27-4 model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Track wear, compact service access and attachment duty drive hourly cost.
- Blade, coupler and auxiliary packages materially affect fit and value.
- Trailer, tow vehicle and attachment mobilization belong in the cost model.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Compact excavator buckets and couplers
Verify pin or coupler geometry, tool weight, machine configuration.
Open attachment researchBreakers, augers and compactors
Verify flow, pressure, return, case drain, controls.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: U27-4; cab; standard rubber tracks. Overall envelope uses folded-front transport posture in the manufacturer diagram.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.U27-4 manufacturer specifications
North America · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified