Detailed Specifications
1. Engine
• Model: Kubota V2607-M-DI
• Type: 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, direct injection diesel engine
• Net Horsepower: 33.6 kW / 45 HP
• Displacement: 2.61 L
• Emission Compliance: Tier 4 Final / Stage IV (for newer models like the U55-5)
2. Weights & Dimensions
• Operating Weight:
◦ Standard: Approximately 5,500 kg (12,125 lb)
• Shipping Length: ~5,770 mm (18' 11")
• Shipping Height (to top of cab): ~2,590 mm (8' 6")
• Shipping Width:
◦ Standard: 2,060 mm (6' 9") - Fits through a standard gate.
◦ Optional: 2,300 mm (7' 7")
• Tail Swing Radius: Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) design. The counterweight stays within the track width.
• Undercarriage
◦ Track Shoe Width: 450 mm (18") / 500 mm (20") options
◦ Track Length: ~2,820 mm (9' 3")
◦ Ground Clearance: ~380 mm (1' 3")
3. Performance
• Travel Speed:
◦ Low: ~2.8 km/h (1.7 mph)
◦ High: ~4.8 km/h (3.0 mph)
• Swing Speed: ~10.8 rpm
• Gradeability: 58% (30°)
• Ground Pressure:
◦ With 450 mm shoes: ~35 kPa (5.1 psi)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: ~90 L (24 US gal)
4. Hydraulic System
• Main Pump: Variable displacement axial piston pump x 2
• Main Relief Valve Pressure: 31.4 MPa (4,554 psi)
• Pilot Pressure: 3.9 MPa (566 psi)
• Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity: ~85 L (22 US gal)
5. Bucket & Digging Force
• Standard Bucket Capacity Range: 0.01 - 0.21 m³ (0.01 - 0.28 yd³)
◦ *A common "go-to" bucket is the 0.15 m³ (0.20 yd³) GP bucket.*
• Digging Force (Bucket): 40 kN (8,992 lbf)
• Digging Force (Arm): 28 kN (6,294 lbf)
• Max. Digging Depth: ~3,830 mm (12' 7")
• Max. Reach at Ground Level: ~6,010 mm (19' 9")
• Max. Dumping Height: ~4,260 mm (14' 0")