2,590 kg24 hpMarket avg. €32k · 14 listed · 8 below market
Asking prices land at €21k – €40k, around 26% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Kubota KX027 listings currently run from €21,100 to €40,391, with a market average around €31,710. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 14 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Kubota KX027 is a compact mini-excavator in the 2.5-tonne class, producing 24 hp and carrying a rated bucket capacity of 0.06 cubic metres. With an operating weight of 2590 kg, it sits at the lighter end of the sub-3-tonne segment, making it a transportable and site-versatile machine. It competes directly with other 2.5- to 2.6-tonne short-radius units and is a recognised choice for contractors requiring a balance between digging reach and machine footprint.
Mini-excavators in this weight class are routinely deployed on confined urban excavation, utility trenching, landscaping groundworks, and drainage installation where site access restricts the use of larger equipment. The KX027's operating weight allows transport on standard single-axle trailers, reducing logistics overhead between sites. Secondary applications include foundation preparation for light structures, pool excavation in restricted gardens, and backfill operations in conjunction with a dozer blade where fitted.
Inspection of any used mini-excavator in this class should prioritise the undercarriage, as track pads, rollers, and sprockets represent the most significant wear items on machines used on abrasive ground. Buyers should assess final drive play and listen for abnormal noise during slew and travel cycles. Hydraulic hose condition, cylinder seal integrity, and evidence of oil weeping at the boom, arm, and bucket pins should be examined carefully. The dozer blade pivots and blade cutting edge are high-wear contact points worth close attention. Where the unit is equipped with a quick-coupler, verify locking mechanism function and inspect for wear in the coupler jaw. Cab or canopy structures should be checked for impact damage, which is common on machines operated in confined spaces. A full service history aligned to Kubota's recommended intervals adds confidence, and any machine without verifiable records warrants additional mechanical scrutiny before purchase.
The KX027 is cross-shopped primarily against the Bobcat E26 and the Yanmar SV26, both of which occupy the same 2.5- to 2.6-tonne operating-weight band and comparable horsepower range. Buyers comparing these models typically assess differences in cab ergonomics, auxiliary hydraulic flow, tail-swing radius, and dealer service network coverage rather than raw power output, as the performance specifications across this class are closely matched. Within the KX027's own resale band, the attributes that move a unit toward the stronger end of its range include low recorded hours, the presence of a factory quick-coupler, a hydraulic dozer blade, canopy-versus-cab configuration preference for the intended climate, and overall mechanical and structural condition. Machines with documented service history and full original equipment consistently attract stronger buyer interest than those with wear to undercarriage components, bodywork damage, or missing attachments.
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