Kubota U55-5R1A

**Price listed as Cash Price. Financing Options are available**

This used Kubota U55 excavator Atlanta contractors need is ready to go to work, attachments included. Stock #U501091 is a 2022 Kubota U55-5R1A carrying 1,417 hours, presenting in good condition, and arriving fully equipped with a quick coupler, 24″ quick-attach bucket, and a hydraulic thumb. Furthermore, it is backed by Lashley Kubota’s on-site service department and $4,400,000 parts inventory — so the machine you buy today stays supported for the long haul. In short, this is a work-ready 5-ton excavator with real attachment versatility, available now from Atlanta’s largest excavator inventory.

Used Kubota U55 Excavator Atlanta — Machine Overview

The Kubota U55-5 is a 5-ton class compact excavator built for contractors who need more digging power and lift capacity than a 4-ton machine offers, while still fitting on tight Atlanta job sites. Kubota is the world’s number-one selling compact excavator brand for over 20 consecutive years, and the U55-5 sits toward the upper end of that lineup — substantial production capability in a compact, maneuverable footprint. Moreover, the R1A configuration on this unit delivers Kubota’s tight tail swing design, letting the machine slew a full 360 degrees without the counterweight extending beyond the tracks.

For Atlanta contractors working larger residential lots, commercial sites, and utility installations where a 4-ton machine falls short on power, the U55-5R1A offers genuine 5-ton productivity without sacrificing the tight-footprint access a bigger conventional excavator can’t provide. As a result, you get a machine that handles heavier digging and lifting tasks while still working comfortably in constrained spaces.

Why 1,417 Hours Is a Strong Buy

At 1,417 hours, this U55-5 is within the productive working life of a properly maintained Kubota compact excavator, with the major systems — engine, hydraulics, undercarriage — well proven and performing. Furthermore, at this hour range, a buyer avoids the guesswork of an unproven brand-new machine while still capturing the majority of the unit’s remaining service life. In other words, this is a machine with a demonstrated track record, not an unknown.

Moreover, this unit presents in good condition — meaning no deferred structural issues and a functional cab and undercarriage. Because Lashley Kubota is a full-service Kubota dealer, our technicians have inspected this machine before listing. As a result, you are buying a machine ready for the job site, not one that needs work before it earns its keep.

Kubota U55-5 Excavator Atlanta — What’s Included

This listing includes three attachments that make the machine immediately productive:

Quick Coupler The quick coupler lets you switch attachments in seconds without leaving the cab. For contractors running buckets, thumbs, augers, or compactors on a single machine, a quick coupler eliminates manual pin removal and saves real time across the day. Furthermore, it makes the machine compatible with your existing quick-attach attachment fleet.

24″ Quick-Attach Bucket The included 24″ bucket is a versatile width for Atlanta job types — efficient enough for general excavation and utility trenching, while staying maneuverable in tighter areas. Additionally, the quick-attach configuration means swapping to a different bucket width takes seconds when the job calls for it.

Hydraulic Thumb The hydraulic thumb turns this U55-5 into a grab-and-place machine, not just a digging tool. It handles debris, rock, timber, and irregular materials that a standard bucket cannot manage cleanly. For land clearing, demo, and site cleanup — all common Atlanta applications — a hydraulic thumb meaningfully expands the machine’s job scope. Moreover, it is hydraulically actuated from the cab, so the operator never has to dismount to reposition it.

Used Kubota U55 Excavator Atlanta — Full Specifications

All specifications reflect the Kubota U55-5 series. Confirm model-specific details with our team before purchase.

Engine

• Engine: Kubota V2607-CR-TE4 diesel, 4-cylinder, turbocharged
• Net horsepower: approximately 47.1 hp (35.1 kW)
• Tier 4 certified

Operating Weight

• Operating weight: approximately 11,730–12,015 lbs (5-ton class), depending on configuration

Dimensions

• Length of track on ground: 6 ft 7 in (2.02 m)
• Overall width: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
• Height to top of cab: 8 ft 4 in (2.55 m)
• Tail swing radius: 4 ft 9 in (1.44 m)
• Shoe width: 1 ft 4 in (0.4 m)

Excavation Performance

• Maximum digging depth: 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m)
• Maximum digging height: 19 ft 3 in (5.87 m)
• Maximum dumping height: 13 ft 9 in (4.2 m)
• Maximum breakout force (bucket): 11,006 lbf

Undercarriage

• Ground pressure: 4.35 psi
• Maximum travel speed: 3.4 mph

Configuration

• Tail swing: Tight tail swing (R1A configuration)
• Coupler: Quick coupler included
• Bucket: 24″ quick-attach bucket included
• Thumb: Hydraulic thumb included

This Machine

• Stock #: U501091
• Year: 2022
• Hours: 1,417
• Condition: Good
• Stock: Available now at Lashley Kubota, Atlanta

Sources: kubotausa.com | ritchiespecs.com

Kubota U55-5 Tight Tail Swing — Why It Matters in Atlanta

Atlanta’s construction landscape is increasingly urban, and tight tail swing has moved from a nice-to-have to a requirement on many job sites. The U55-5R1A’s design keeps the rear of the machine within its track width when slewing — meaning the counterweight never swings into adjacent walls, fences, parked vehicles, or pedestrians during a full rotation.

Furthermore, general contractors on Atlanta urban projects increasingly specify tight tail swing equipment to protect adjacent property and reduce liability exposure. In contrast to a conventional tail swing machine that needs a clear swing radius, the U55-5R1A stays within its footprint. As a result, this machine can set up closer to obstructions and keep working productively where a standard-swing excavator simply cannot — while still delivering the added power and lift capacity of the 5-ton class.

All-Brand Service — Backed by Lashley Kubota

Every used machine sold by Lashley Kubota is supported by our full-service shop. Our technicians hold Kubota manufacturer certifications and service every brand of equipment on your job site. Consequently, if you run a mixed fleet, one service relationship covers every machine — not just the Kubota.

Moreover, Lashley Kubota maintains over $4,400,000 in parts inventory on-site. Most common Kubota U55-5 parts are available the same day you need them. For Atlanta contractors, that means a machine that goes down in the morning can be back in service the same afternoon. Additionally, we offer field service — our technicians come to your job site when the machine cannot come to us.

In short, buying a used excavator from Lashley Kubota is not a transaction and a handshake. It is the start of a service relationship built around keeping your equipment running and your jobs on schedule.

Financing This Machine

This U55-5 is a strong candidate for equipment financing. Furthermore, Section 179 tax deductions allow Atlanta contractors to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the year it is placed in service — meaning this machine could generate a meaningful tax benefit in your current fiscal year. Ask our team for current financing rates and Section 179 eligibility details.

Additionally, if you are weighing a purchase against renting, our team can walk you through the break-even math for your specific job volume. In other words, we will help you make the right call — not just close a sale.

To apply for equipment financing through Kubota Credit Corporation, kubotausa.com

Used Kubota U55-5 Excavator Atlanta — Who This Machine Is For

This unit is the right fit for:

• Residential and commercial excavation contractors who need more digging power and lift capacity than a 4-ton machine, without losing tight-footprint access
• Landscaping and hardscape crews for whom the hydraulic thumb adds real versatility for boulder placement and material handling
• Utility and drainage contractors working larger trenching jobs in fenced yards and urban rights-of-way
• Demolition and land clearing crews who need the grab-and-dig combination the thumb attachment provides
• General contractors and owner-operators looking for a well-specified, attachment-equipped machine ready to deploy immediately

Visit Lashley Kubota — Atlanta’s Largest Excavator Inventory

Lashley Kubota maintains the largest excavator inventory in Atlanta — new, used, and rental. Furthermore, as Atlanta’s only full-service Kubota engine dealer, we back every Kubota machine we sell with the deepest parts and service capability in the market. In short, no other used Kubota U55 excavator Atlanta source combines this machine’s spec, attachment package, and dealer support in one place.

Stock #U501091 is available now, attachments included. Call us, request pricing and more photos, or visit the lot.

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