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What Is Your Kubota U55 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Kubota U55 at $22,000–$46,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 14 auction results for the Kubota U55 ranged from $22,500 to $46,000; 2 dealer asks ran $29,500–$39,900.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $33,000–$46,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $27,000–$33,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $24,000–$27,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $22,000–$24,000 |
See the recent Kubota U55 sales and asks.
Kubota U55 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Kubota V2203 45.1 hp
- Operating weight
- 12,247 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2012-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 12.2 ft
- Fuel tank
- 18 gal
Checked against U55-4 (ritchiespecs) / U55-5 (Kubota USA, current).
Full Kubota U55specifications →Which Kubota U55 Do You Have?
The Kubota U55 was built from 2012 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Kubota U55
Seen most often on a Kubota U55; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Breaker
How the Kubota U55 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota U55 | 12,247 lb | 45.1 | 12.2 ft | $22,000–$46,000 |
| CAT 305 | 12,688 lb | 45 | 11.4 ft | $25,000–$82,000 |
| Komatsu PC55MR | 11,905 lb | 38 | 10.8 ft | $29,500–$72,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 305, the Kubota U55 is 441 lb lighter, has 0.1 more hp and has 0.8 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC55MR, the Kubota U55 is 342 lb heavier, has 7.1 more hp and has 1.4 ft more max dig depth.
In Kubota's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Kubota KX057 and the next size up is the Kubota KX080.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kubota U55 still made?
Yes. The Kubota U55 has been built since 2012.
What is the Kubota U55 used for?
The Kubota U55 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.