Kubota U10-5 Micro Excavator Hire
Japanese build quality, sub-tonne footprint.
Kubota's flagship micro excavator — 1,095 kg operating weight, expandable tracks, and the refined hydraulics you expect from the brand. Ideal for professional landscapers and domestic builders.
The Kubota U10-5 is a refined sub-tonne micro excavator built for professionals who need reliability and precision. Variable-width tracks retract to 700 mm for access and extend to 860 mm for site stability.
The Kubota D722 engine is quiet enough for residential work without drawing complaints from neighbours, and the proportional hydraulics give the kind of control that makes fine grading work genuinely enjoyable. Rubber tracks leave no marks on driveways or lawns.
Key features
Ideal for
Professional landscaping
Fine grading, terracing, and feature excavation where finish quality matters.
Rear-garden builds
Extension footings in gardens with narrow side access or rear-only entry.
Utility installation
Service trenching for electric, gas, water runs in domestic settings.
Light demolition
Breaking up old slabs and small structures in confined spaces.
Specifications
| Operating weight | 1,095 kg |
| Engine | Kubota D722, 7.4 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1,720 mm |
| Max dig reach | 3,180 mm |
| Track width (retracted) | 700 mm |
| Track width (extended) | 860 mm |
| Tail swing | 255 mm |
| Transport length | 2,850 mm |
Questions about this machine
Very similar — both sit in the sub-tonne micro class. The Kubota has slightly more refined hydraulics, the Bobcat has zero tail swing. Which is best depends on your site.
No — rubber tracks are specifically designed to leave no marks on paving, tarmac or lawn. Safe to track over finished surfaces.
Around 93 dB(A) at the machine — one of the quieter units in its class. Fine for daytime residential work.
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