Kubota KX057-5 weight and specsMini excavator

The Kubota KX057-5 mini excavator has an operating weight of 12,400 lb (5,625 kg). For transport it is 18 ft 1 in long, 6 ft 5 in wide and 8 ft 4 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet

Operating weight: 12,400 lb5,625 kg5.62 t
Engine power: 45.4 hp (33.9 kW)
Max dig depth: 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
Tail swing: Conventional

Operating weight

12,400lb 5,625kg 5.62t

6.2 US tons, 5.62 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H: 18 ft 1 in × 6 ft 5 in × 8 ft 4 in
Data source: Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked: October 6, 2026

Hauling the KX057-5

Plan for a trailer payload above 12,400 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 4 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 8 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

Full specifications

Weight
Operating weight	12,400 lb (5,625 kg)
Ground pressure	4.62 psi (31.9 kPa)

Transport dimensions
Length	18 ft 1 in (5.52 m)
Width	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Height	8 ft 4 in (2.55 m)
Track shoe width	15.7 in (399 mm)

Engine
Engine	Kubota V2607-CR-E4
Power (as published)	45.4 hp (33.9 kW)

Digging
Max dig depth	12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
Bucket breakout force	11,177 lbf (49.7 kN)
Tail swing	Conventional

How it compares

The Kubota KX057-5 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

Mini excavators: operating weight

Bobcat E50 11,357 lb5,151 kg5.2 t
SANY SY50U 11,707 lb5,310 kg5.3 t
Yanmar ViO55-6A 11,850 lb5,375 kg5.4 t
Takeuchi TB260 12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t
Kubota U55-5 12,247 lb5,555 kg5.6 t
Kubota KX057-5 12,400 lb5,625 kg5.6 t
Caterpillar 305 CR 12,688 lb5,755 kg5.8 t
John Deere 60G 13,250 lb6,010 kg6.0 t

Similar mini excavators

Bobcat E50	11,357 lb5,151 kg5.15 t	6 ft 5 in	8 ft 4 in
SANY SY50U	11,707 lb5,310 kg5.31 t	6 ft 5 in	8 ft 5 in
Yanmar ViO55-6A	11,850 lb5,375 kg5.38 t	6 ft 6 in	–
Takeuchi TB260	12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t	6 ft 7 in	8 ft 5 in
Kubota U55-5	12,247 lb5,555 kg5.56 t	6 ft 5 in	8 ft 4 in
Kubota KX057-5	12,400 lb5,625 kg5.62 t	6 ft 5 in	8 ft 4 in
Caterpillar 305 CR	12,688 lb5,755 kg5.76 t	6 ft 6 in	8 ft 4 in
John Deere 60G	13,250 lb6,010 kg6.01 t	6 ft 7 in	8 ft 4 in

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Common questions

How much does the Kubota KX057-5 weigh?

Operating weight: 12,400 lb (5,625 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

How big is the Kubota KX057-5?

Transport length 18 ft 1 in, transport width 6 ft 5 in, transport height 8 ft 4 in.

What trailer do I need to haul a Kubota KX057-5?

One with a payload rating above 12,400 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 4 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

Do I need a CDL to haul a Kubota KX057-5?

For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 12,400 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

Sources and verification

Checked October 6, 2026 against:

KX057-5 Mini-Excavator | Kubota CanadaManufacturer
KX057-5 Series | Kubota CanadaManufacturer

Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.