Description

What the KX057-5 Brings to the Job

11.8 ft Dig Depth At 11.8 ft maximum dig depth, the KX057-5 handles the full range of residential utility work and most light commercial foundation requirements without needing a larger machine on site. That depth clears New Hampshire's 4 ft frost line with enough margin for water, sewer, electrical, and deep drainage installations in a single pass.

Zero Tail Swing Design The KX057-5 is built with a zero tail swing configuration, keeping the counterweight within the track width during rotation. Working right up against a foundation wall, fence line, or adjacent structure is a real-world capability on this machine — not something you have to plan around.

Kubota Diesel Engine Kubota's direct-injection diesel engine is known for fuel efficiency and straightforward maintenance — it comes up to operating temperature quickly and runs reliably across a full shift without the warm-up ritual some larger machines require. Fuel consumption stays low enough that most full-day jobs on a single tank are realistic without mid-day refueling stops.

Auxiliary Hydraulics Standard auxiliary hydraulic lines at the arm support thumbs, augers, hydraulic breakers, and other attachments without modification. The KX057-5 has enough hydraulic flow to run these attachments effectively — ask our counter staff which attachments are available at your pickup location.

Rubber Track System Rubber tracks keep ground pressure low and protect finished surfaces — lawns, driveways, and soft spring ground take less damage than they would under steel tracks. On landscaped residential sites, that's often the deciding factor between a machine that works and a machine that creates a second problem to fix after the job is done.

Lowboy-Transportable Weight At 13,106 lbs, the KX057-5 moves on a properly rated lowboy trailer without oversize permit requirements on New Hampshire roads. No specialized haul truck or permit coordination is needed for a standard job site move — confirm your trailer's rated capacity and you're ready to go.

The Kubota KX057-5 sits in the upper range of the compact excavator class — 13,106 lbs, 6.55 tons, and built to handle the work that falls between what a mini excavator can finish and what actually requires a full-size machine on site. That's a practical range. It digs deeper, pulls harder, and handles denser material than anything in the 2- to 4-ton class, but it still moves on a standard lowboy without permit headaches and fits on job sites where ground conditions or access make a heavier machine a problem. For residential and light commercial work in New Hampshire, that combination covers a lot of ground.

Kubota built the KX057-5 around a direct-injection diesel engine that's well-regarded for fuel efficiency and reliability in the compact class. The machine reaches a maximum dig depth of approximately 11.8 ft — enough for the full range of residential utility work and most light commercial foundation requirements, well past New Hampshire's 4 ft frost line for water, sewer, and electrical installations. The zero tail swing configuration keeps the counterweight inside the track width during rotation, which makes it genuinely usable in tight quarters — alongside a foundation wall, between structures, or in a utility corridor where swinging wide isn't an option. That's not a feature you notice until you're on a site where it matters, and then it's the only thing that matters.

The operator environment on the KX057-5 is a full enclosed cab — climate controlled, with heat and air conditioning, clean sightlines to the bucket, and enough sound attenuation to work a full shift without wearing the operator out. Kubota's pilot-hydraulic controls are smooth and consistent, and the machine's work modes allow operators to dial back hydraulic flow for finish grading and precision work without leaving the cab. Contractors who've run Kubota compact equipment before will be productive on the KX057-5 quickly — the control layout follows the same logic across the Kubota line.

The contractors and municipalities renting this machine at our New Hampshire locations are typically doing work that's clearly outgrown the mini class but doesn't need a 20-ton machine on site: residential foundation excavation, commercial utility installation, drainage work, culvert repair, and land clearing on mid-size lots where stump and root systems need real pulling force. Landscaping contractors reach for it on retaining wall projects, significant regrading, and pond installs where the volume of material moved per hour matters. Our team sees this size class come up constantly on Lakes Region job sites — the mix of tight residential lots, aging utility infrastructure, and the terrain challenges that come with glacial till and ledge make the KX057-5 a regular call at the counter.

Central and northern New Hampshire throws a range of soil conditions at you — sandy loam in the river valleys, compacted glacial till on the hillsides, and granite ledge that shows up without much warning. The KX057-5 handles all of it under normal digging conditions, and the auxiliary hydraulics support a hydraulic breaker for confirmed ledge work. We carry compatible breaker attachments at several locations — call ahead and we'll stage it. For general excavator and backhoe rental needs across New Hampshire, the KX057-5 is the right answer when the job has clearly outgrown the mini class but doesn't need a full production machine burning more fuel and taking up more space than the work requires.

Before pickup, a few things worth knowing: diesel only, so plan fuel if you're working remote — the KX057-5 runs efficiently and most full-day jobs won't require mid-day refueling. At 13,106 lbs, confirm your trailer's rated capacity before loading — a lowboy rated for this weight class is required, but no oversize permits are needed on standard NH road routes. Rubber tracks protect finished surfaces but will still leave impressions on saturated spring ground, so talk to our counter staff if your site has soft ground concerns. If the job involves compaction after excavation, we can set you up with equipment from our compaction and asphalt lineup at the same time. Our best price guarantee applies across all five locations, and contractors doing regular work in New Hampshire should look at a charge account to keep multi-day and multi-machine billing organized by project. Not sure whether the KX057-5 is the right size for your specific job or whether you'd be better served stepping up or down in the lineup? Call us — our staff works with contractors across all five NH regions every day and will give you a straight answer.

Product Specifications

The KX057-5 requires a lowboy trailer rated for its 13,106 lb operating weight — no oversize load permits are required on standard New Hampshire road routes at this weight class. Confirm your trailer's rated capacity before loading.

What It Gets Used For

• Residential foundation excavation and footing work on tight-access lots
• Deep utility trenching for water, sewer, and electrical runs below the 4 ft frost line
• Culvert repair and road drainage work for municipalities and contractors
• Retaining wall installation — dig, backfill, and grade in a single machine
• Stump and root system extraction on mid-size land clearing jobs
• Light commercial site prep — rough grading, cut and fill, material relocation

Questions Renters Actually Ask

What trailer do I need to haul the Kubota KX057-5, and do I need oversize permits? The KX057-5 weighs 13,106 lbs, so you'll need a lowboy trailer with a rated capacity at or above that — a standard equipment trailer in the 14,000 lb GVW range with proper ramps will handle it. No oversize load permits are required on standard New Hampshire road routes at this weight class, which is one of the practical advantages of this size over a full production machine. If you're unsure whether your tow setup is adequate, call us before you show up — we'd rather sort that out on the phone.

How does the KX057-5 compare to the Bobcat E55 — is there a meaningful difference? The Kubota KX057-5 and Bobcat E55 are close in operating weight — the KX057-5 at 13,106 lbs versus the E55 at approximately 12,000 lbs — and both sit in the same practical size class for residential and light commercial work. The dig depths are comparable at around 11 to 12 ft, and both run zero tail swing configurations. The difference comes down to operator familiarity and attachment compatibility — if your crew has time on Kubota equipment, the KX057-5 will feel natural from the first hour. Call us and we'll tell you which one we have available and ready at your closest location.

Can the KX057-5 handle ledge, or do I need a larger machine for hard material? The KX057-5 can work around fractured and shallow ledge, and with a hydraulic breaker attachment it handles hard material more effectively than anything in the mini class. At 6.55 tons, the machine has enough weight behind the breaker to work productively on moderately hard material — solid granite ledge may slow it down compared to a full production excavator, but for the ledge conditions common on central New Hampshire residential sites, it handles the work. We carry compatible hydraulic breaker attachments at several NorthPoint locations — call ahead to confirm availability and we'll stage it for your rental date.