Kubota prices in Australia, and the rate card explained
Kubota is unusual: it publishes a standing finance rate card while its equipment prices have mostly gone quote-only. Here are the working price bands from dealer lists and the used market, and what that rate card actually trades off.
The working price bands
| Machine | Price | Financed, per week |
|---|---|---|
| BX sub-compact tractors | $18,000 to $33,000 | $90 to $165 |
| B series compacts | $26,000 to $52,000 | $130 to $260 |
| L series (32 to 59hp) | $31,000 to $54,000 | $155 to $270 |
| M series (60 to 135hp) | $40,000 to $119,000 | $200 to $590 |
| U17 mini excavator, new | from ~$33,000 | ~$165 |
| U17 used (2019 to 2023) | $21,000 to $27,500 | $105 to $135 |
| KX057 5.5t, used | $29,000 to $86,500, ~$59,000 typical | ~$295 |
| Commercial zero-turns | $14,500 petrol to ~$32,000 diesel | $70 to $160 |
New KX057 pricing is quote-only; the adjacent 5.5 tonne U55 anchors "from $99,000 plus GST", which frames the class. Cab, hitch and bucket count move every quote, and one caution on marketplaces: some "Kubota" excavator listings are other brands running Kubota engines. Check the machine, not the engine badge.
The rate card, read properly
Kubota publishes standing business finance rates by series, from 0% on selected models and around 1% to 1.9% on excavators and compact tractors up to 4.65% on mowers, as advertised in August 2026. The structure behind the headline: business borrowers, minimum 20% deposit, terms to 36 months, no balloon. That is a strong deal on a new machine if the short term suits your cashflow; the repayment on 36 months is roughly double the 7 year equivalent. Broker finance takes any machine including used and private sale, terms to seven years, balloons available. Property-backed borrowers generally price around 6% to 9% p.a. and non-property-backed deals around 9% to 13%, with approvals commonly back in 24 to 48 hours. Price both on the excavator finance calculator, or see excavator finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Kubota U17 mini excavator?
New U17s anchor around $33,000 ex GST with pricing now largely dealer-quote; used 2019 to 2023 machines trade at $21,000 to $27,500.
How much is a Kubota KX057?
New pricing is quote-only; the adjacent 5.5 tonne class anchors from $99,000 plus GST. Used KX057s trade from $29,000 to $86,500 with a typical value around $59,000, driven by hours and attachments.
What are Kubota finance rates?
Kubota publishes a standing business rate card, from 0% on selected models and 1% to 1.9% on excavators and compact tractors to 4.65% on mowers as advertised in August 2026, with a 20% minimum deposit and terms to 36 months.
Is the Kubota low rate better than broker finance?
On a new machine where a 36 month term suits your cashflow, often yes. Where you need seven year terms, a balloon, no deposit, or a used machine, the rate card does not apply and broker finance is the comparison to run.
Rate card or broker terms, priced side by side
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This article is general information only and not financial, credit, or tax advice. Ventas Asset Lending is a finance broker, not a lender. Approvals are subject to lender assessment. Consider your own circumstances and speak to a qualified professional, including your accountant for any tax questions.