Used Kubota U50: 14 live listings, €32k–€37k

How much does a used Kubota U50 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Kubota U50 listings currently run from €31,750 to €37,450, with a market average around €34,408. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 14 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the U50 lines up in its class.

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Kubota

U50

At a glance

Weight class

5 t

Power

Engine

Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5

Yanmar 4TNV88

Yanmar 4TNV88-XYB

Power

40 hp

36–40 hp

40–41 hp

Dimensions

Operating weight

4,775 kg

4,730–5,320 kg

4,665–4,950 kg

Length

—

5,460–5,523 mm

5,235–5,240 mm

Width

1,960 mm

1,960–2,002 mm

1,560–1,962 mm

Height

2,550 mm

2,512–2,560 mm

2,591–2,620 mm

Transport length

—

5,464 mm

5,235–5,240 mm

Working range

Bucket capacity

0.13 m³

0.13–0.21 m³

0.23 m³

Max dig depth

3,370 mm

3,570–3,870 mm

3,582–3,590 mm

Max reach

5,850 mm

5,970–6,280 mm

5,740–5,752 mm

Tail swing radius

—

1,000–1,003 mm

981 mm

Drive

Travel speed

4.8 km/h

4.3–4.5 km/h

4.6–4.7 km/h

Market

Market average ask · EU

€34k

€22k

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Price range

€32k – €37k

€20k – €24k

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Active listings

14

2

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About · Kubota U50

Overview

The Kubota U50 is a conventional-tail-swing mini-excavator in the 5-tonne class, combining an operating weight of 4775 kg with a 40 hp engine and a 0.13 m3 bucket capacity. It occupies the upper tier of the compact excavator segment, where machines deliver meaningfully more reach and breakout force than sub-3-tonne units while still fitting within site-access and transport constraints typical of urban and suburban work. The U50 is a recognised platform from Kubota's core excavator range and represents a well-established size class in the used-equipment market.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Mini-excavators in the 5-tonne class are routinely deployed on utility trenching, drainage installation, landscaping groundworks, and foundation excavation for small structures. Their weight and digging envelope suit confined urban sites, pipeline repair corridors, and agricultural drainage work where larger machines cannot operate efficiently. The 0.13 m3 bucket capacity is well matched to finish grading, trench profiling, and loading into compact dumpers or trucks.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

When inspecting a used 5-tonne mini-excavator of this type, prioritise a full review of the service history and hour-meter consistency. Examine the undercarriage carefully: track pad wear, roller condition, and final-drive integrity are primary cost drivers in this class and are not immediately visible without hands-on inspection. Check the slew ring for play and noise under load. Inspect all hydraulic lines, cylinders, and seals for weeping or deterioration, and test auxiliary hydraulic circuits if present. Review the boom, dipper, and bucket pins and bushings for wear. Confirm that any quick-coupler or fitted attachments are compatible and in serviceable condition. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent engineer is advisable, particularly for machines where service documentation is incomplete.

Current market

Price position

Within the 5-tonne mini-excavator class the Kubota U50 is most directly cross-shopped against the New Holland E50 and the Hitachi ZX50U. All three machines compete in the same weight and power band, so buyers typically evaluate them on build reputation, parts-network coverage, and available configuration rather than raw output figures alone. The Kubota U50's conventional tail-swing geometry distinguishes it in practical terms from zero- or reduced-tail-swing variants in this class, affecting suitability for tight-boundary work. Within this segment, position in the price band is primarily driven by recorded operating hours, overall mechanical and structural condition, the presence of a quick-coupler or auxiliary hydraulics, bucket and attachment inventory, cab specification including climate control, and provenance of service history. Machines with documented maintenance records and low accumulation of hours consistently attract stronger buyer interest regardless of model.

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