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Excavator · 3.7 tonne · indicative used estimate

Illustration of a 5 tonne class excavator (Kubota U35-4 class)

Kubota U35-4 Excavator Price Guide

A broad indicative used-price band for the Kubota U35-4, modelled from a sourced new price and HeavyBook’s disclosed excavator depreciation curve. It is not verified sold data; age, hours and condition decide where a real machine lands.

Operating class
3.7 t
Engine
Kubota D1703M-DI-E4, 24.8 HP gross / 23.9 HP net @ 2,200 rpm
Aux flow
60 L/min (AUX1)
Dig depth
3.01 m
Max reach
5.28 m
Tail swing
Zero tail swing
Operating weight
3,690 kg canopy; 3,830 kg cab
Used pricing Verified range pending

We don't have a verified used price range for the Kubota U35-4 right now.

The transparent estimate below is a modelled reference from a sourced new price. It is deliberately separate from verified market ranges and never counts as market evidence.

Indicative new price
$55,000
Indicative new price for a brand-new Kubota U35-4 (3.5t zero-swing, canopy, hydraulic quick hitch, bucket set), ex-GST. A cab or a tilt hitch adds to this.

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Modelled guide · not sold data

Used — indicative estimate

14-year working reference $13,000 Older modelled point
8-year mid-life reference $24,000 Central modelled point
3-year low-hour reference $40,000 Newer modelled point

This is a broad modelled estimate, not a verified market range. It starts with the sourced indicative new price of $55,000 and applies HeavyBook’s declared depreciation curve for excavators at the reference ages shown above. A real machine can sit outside it because of hours, condition, attachments and location. See the method →

What a Kubota U35-4 is used for

The Kubota U35-4 is a zero-tail-swing compact excavator that sits between the U25 and U55 sizes. It suits contractors who need more dig depth and lift than a 2.5-tonne machine can give, while still fitting on a standard tag trailer.

  • Residential footings, pools and driveways
  • Plumbing and drainage trenching
  • Landscaping and retaining-wall excavation
  • Tight-access work beside fences and buildings

Modelled guide · not sold data

Indicative depreciation path

A broad working-machine path from the sourced indicative new price. It uses HeavyBook’s disclosed excavator curve, not observed Kubota U35-4 resale results.

Indicative value path for Kubota U35-4 A modelled curve from $55,000 new to $13,000 at the 14-year working reference. $55,000 New $40,000 3 yr $24,000 8 yr $13,000 14 yr

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Curve basis 90% retained / year
Starting point $55,000 indicative new
Use it for Broad planning only

This curve compounds a category assumption and rounds to the nearest thousand. Hours, condition, configuration and location can move a real machine outside it. See and challenge the method →

What Moves the Price

Adds the most

Hitch + bucket set

A hydraulic hitch with a proper bucket set is the single biggest add. Machines sold bare consistently land at the low end of the range.

Clear premium

Low hours for age

Well under average annual hours reads as a weekend machine. Buyers pay a visible premium over the same year at contractor hours.

The floor

Auction vs dealer

Auction is the floor of the market. Dealer and private sales recover most of the gap — at the cost of time and effort.

Priced off the top

Tracks & condition

Worn rubber tracks and tired pins get quoted straight off the asking price — buyers price the fix before they price the machine.

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U35-4 Price FAQ

How much is a used Kubota U35-4 worth in Australia?
HeavyBook's indicative used-price estimate spans $13,000–$40,000, with $24,000 as the 8-year mid-life reference. The low and high points use 14-year and 3-year reference ages. This is modelled from a sourced new price and a declared category depreciation curve — not verified sold data. Age, hours, condition, attachments and location can move a real machine outside the band.
Is this estimate based on real sold prices?
No. It is a transparent modelled reference while verified sold-price data is unavailable. HeavyBook keeps it visually separate from market ranges, publishes the assumptions, and never uses it as an offer, valuation or sample-sized market figure.
What is a Kubota U35-4 used for?
The Kubota U35-4 is a zero-tail-swing compact excavator that sits between the U25 and U55 sizes. It suits contractors who need more dig depth and lift than a 2.5-tonne machine can give, while still fitting on a standard tag trailer.
How much does a Kubota U35-4 weigh?
The Kubota U35-4 has an operating weight of 3,690 kg canopy; 3,830 kg cab.
What engine is in a Kubota U35-4?
The Kubota U35-4 is powered by Kubota D1703M-DI-E4, 24.8 HP gross / 23.9 HP net @ 2,200 rpm.
How deep can a Kubota U35-4 dig?
The Kubota U35-4 has a maximum dig depth of 3.01 m.
How much is a new Kubota U35-4?
A new Kubota U35-4 is around $55,000 ex-GST (Indicative new price for a brand-new Kubota U35-4 (3.5t zero-swing, canopy, hydraulic quick hitch, bucket set), ex-GST. A cab or a tilt hitch adds to this.). Used examples list for less; HeavyBook's equipment finance calculator estimates the monthly repayment on either.
What makes one U35-4 worth more than another?
Hours for age matter most, then attachments — a hydraulic hitch with a proper bucket set lifts the price, and machines sold bare sit at the low end. Track condition, service history and where it sells (dealer, private or auction) move the rest.

Buying a Kubota U35-4

Check it is not encumbered

A search shows whether someone else has registered a security interest over the machine — a financier who can repossess it after you have paid the seller — and whether it has been reported stolen or written off. It does not tell you what is owed, and it is not a valuation.

Tracked excavators sit right on the boundary of the motor-vehicle test, so do not rely on a serial search alone. Run both searches — by serial or chassis number, and against the seller.

Search the Personal Property Securities Register. The register publishes a case study on buying heavy construction equipment privately.