Kubota U56-5 Mini Excavator

With a reach of up 6.1m, a maximum dig depth of 3.63m, and an impressive digging force of up to 42.3kN, the U56-5 is supremely well-equipped to take on a wide range of challenges.

• A well-balanced machine with a powerful digging force of up to 42.3kN gives you the power you need to work efficiently even in difficult conditions.
• The two-speed auto-shift feature automatically adjusts speed and traction force depending on load size and terrain, providing smoother turns and dozer work.

Class leading comfort and superb all-round vision with a large, quiet cab with, a deluxe seat, air con, and easy-to-use controls.

• A wide, spacious cab is designed for comfort with wide door access and ample foot space.
• The U56-5 offers superb all-round vision including a skylight and easy-open gas-assisted front window and air conditioning for improved productivity.
• Additional noise reduction materials in the engine compartment and cab floor reduces operational sound to 74dB, protecting the operator’s hearing and providing a less stressful working environment.
• Features include a double-adjustable air suspension seat*, enlarged foot space, and ergonomically shaped pedals, all designed to provide the optimum working environment.
• A compact keypad places all of the main switches on the right side of the operator for easier access.
• A 7-inch full colour digital display screen features Kubota’s Intelligent Control System.
• Accurate displays of all necessary readings – such as routine maintenance alerts, engine temperature and a 90-day usage register (for machine hours worked) – are all at the operator’s fingertips.
• *Available on high specification models only.

Bright LED working lights for enhanced visibility. Plus a highly visible orange seat belt and alarm, and a range of other built-in operational safety features.

• Bright LED work lights – with a delayed turn-off to ensure a safe exit from the machine.
• A highly visible orange seatbelt and alert function encourages the operator to wear the seatbelt.
• An optional rear-view camera, fitted as standard on the high spec model. Significantly improves working visibility towards the rear of the machine, displaying the view on a 7” LCD screen.
• An optional travel alarm warns nearby workers when moving.
• Swivel negative brake to lock the top frame in position when the engine is stopped or safety lever is raised.
• Kubota U56-5 is fitted with anti-drop safety valves on the boom and arm as standard. The boom valve is also a boom-lowering control device.
• To ensure operator safety, the machine will only operate when the safety control lever is engaged.
• The machine is fitted with an overload warning buzzer.
• Additional top frame tie down points ensure safe securing of the machine whilst being transported.
• Roll-over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Operator Protective Guard (OPG, Top Guard Level I) as standard. Level II available as an option with Top Guard to maximise safety.
• Kubota’s industry-leading, Anti-Theft System is fitted as standard.
• Only programmed keys will enable the engine to start up.
• Attempting to start with an un-programmed key will activate the alarm.
• Newly enhanced features include an alert to remind the operator to extract the key after operation. An additional LED to alert potential thieves that the system is activated.