U18-5Kubota U18-5
1,760 kg3,880 lbMachine weight
Kubota D902-E4DieselEngine
11.8 kW15.8 hpEngine power
2,440 mm8 ft 0 inDig depth
990 – 1,300 mm39 in – 4 ft 3 inWidth
4,010 mm13 ft 2 inReach
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About the U18-5
The UK product page labels 1,760 kg as machine weight. The European brochure lists 1,835 kg operating weight including a 75 kg operator. Both bases are retained and must not be treated as identical.
Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Machine weight
- 1,760 kg (3,880 lb)
- Rated power
- 11.8 kW (15.8 hp)
- Max digging depth
- 2,440 mm (8 ft 0 in)
- Overall width
- 990 – 1,300 mm (39 in – 4 ft 3 in)
- Max digging reach
- 4,010 mm (13 ft 2 in)
- Engine model
- Kubota D902-E4-BH-6EU
- Engine displacement cc
- 898 cc (54.8 cu in)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Operating weight
- 1,835 kg (4,045 lb)
Mods for the U18-5
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
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