When you are looking for mini diggers one of the more popular names to come is Kubota. Kubota have been around since 1890 and were the first Japanese company to receive the prestigious Deming Award for manufacturing excellence so it is fair to say they have a good idea of what they are doing.

In Kubotas own words,

“Kubota is a leading OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of compact diesel and gasoline engines for industrial, agricultural, construction and generator applications. Established in 1999, KEA distributes and markets Kubota-Tough (6 to 83 horsepower), compact, lightweight, turbocharged options, liquid-cooled, low noise and low vibration engines to other top-name manufacturers serving various industrial equipment sectors.”

In the arena of mini diggers Kubota produce the U17 which refers to the engine horse power upgraded from the old 13 hp. This newer model gives better performance, lower noise and vibration levels and so provides a better user experience with enhanced reliability.

The low vibration levels are further enhanced by the short pitched tracks to give a smoother, more comfortable ride. The track rollers are double flanged for stability and improved performance.

The Kubota U17 has many features to please the operator, the most important of which is the zero tail swing design. Now you do not have to have eyes in the back of your head as the machine will never hang it’s tail out, reducing risk of damage or injury.

The Kubota mini diggers single lever track gauge adjustment means an easy, simple to operate facility for changing the diggers width from 1240 mm all the way down to 990mm, those narrow paths and entry ways just got a whole lot bigger. Go almost anywhere!

The U17 also features a longer arm for a better soil and rocks collecting action, the extended space between bucket and crawler helps prevent the rubble from getting caught underneath.

Kubota mini diggers have been designed to reduce wear and tear and any accidental damage by concealing hydraulic hoses within the frame where possible, by putting the boom cylinder above the arm, out of the way.

If you are looking at mini diggers then the Kubota is one to look out for.