Kubota U27 2.7 Tonne Digger Hire
The largest excavator in our fleet, for jobs that have genuinely outgrown a mini digger. More reach, more dig depth, more output — without stepping up to plant that needs a full-size low-loader to move. Check live availability and book online, with delivery from our Gravesend depot across North Kent.
Machine Overview
The Kubota U27-4 is what we recommend once a job's scale has moved past what our U17 can comfortably handle in a reasonable timeframe — bigger footings, deeper trenching, or simply more material to move in a day. It's still a mini excavator by classification, so it doesn't need the same site access or transport arrangements as full-size plant, but it noticeably outperforms the smaller machines in our range on genuinely larger groundwork.
Best Suited To
- Larger excavations and deeper trenching
- Foundations for bigger extensions and new builds
- Heavier groundwork and site clearance
- Larger-scale landscaping projects
- General construction work
Access & Size
2590 kg
2820 mm
1500 mm
20.9 hp (15.6 kW)
At 1500mm wide, it needs a genuine access route rather than a garden gate — worth checking your site access before booking.
Hiring the U27
Check live availability and select your hire dates online, and we'll arrange delivery straight to site. A 3 Tonne Dumper is the natural pairing for keeping up with a U27's output — you can add one during booking. Day, 3-day and weekly rates are on our pricing page.
Delivery Area
Available for hire from Bradbury Plant in Gravesend, with delivery across North Kent and surrounding areas — including Medway, Dartford and further out toward Maidstone. See our Areas We Cover section for the full list.
Check Availability & Book the U27
Pick your dates online and we'll confirm delivery and collection before you book.
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