Mini Excavator — Mid

YJ27 Mini Excavator

2.7 tons of Kubota diesel.

The middle of the excavator range and the one most crews land on. Enough machine for production trenching and footings, still small enough to move on a standard equipment trailer.

  • 2.7 ton operating class
  • 25 HP Kubota diesel
  • Rubber track undercarriage
  • Backfill blade
Yellow Jacket YJ27 mini excavator
Detail

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Specifications

YJ27 Specifications

Engine

Make
Kubota
Model
D1105 / Changchai 390
Rated power
14.2 kW / 21 kW
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
Liquid

Digging Performance

Max excavation depth
102.4 in (2,600 mm)
Max excavation height
133.4 in (3,388 mm)
Unloading height
105.2 in (2,673 mm)
Ground excavation radius
163.9 in (4,163 mm)
Bucket capacity
0.06 m³

Dimensions

Operating weight
5,511 lb (2,500 kg)
Overall size
2,300 × 1,300 × 2,550 mm
Overall vehicle height
90.2 in (2,290 mm)
Chassis width
51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Chassis length
85.0 in (2,160 mm)
Transport length
156.7 in (3,980 mm)
Track width
9.8 in (250 mm)
Track length
70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Wheelbase
41.3 in (1,050 mm)
Bucket width
16.5 in (420 mm)

Performance

Radius of gyration
29.8 in (756 mm)
Ground clearance
16.5 in (420 mm)
Dozer blade lift height
11.4 in (290 mm)

Attachment & Undercarriage

Undercarriage
Rubber track
Questions

YJ27 questions

How deep can the YJ27 dig?

102.4 in (8 ft 6 in) of maximum excavation depth. Plan on working a little shallower than the maximum for production digging. How deep can a mini excavator dig?

How far can the YJ27 reach?

163.9 in of maximum digging reach at ground level.

How much does the YJ27 weigh?

5,511 lb (2,500 kg). Add the trailer and any attachments when you check your truck's towing and payload ratings — what size trailer do I need?

How wide is the YJ27?

The chassis is 51.2 in wide. Measure the clear opening at the narrowest point of your route — mini excavators that fit through a gate.

What engine does the YJ27 use?

A 25 HP Kubota diesel — liquid-cooled. Kubota engines are serviced by dealers and engine shops nationwide.

Where can I buy the YJ27?

Direct from Yellow Jacket Equipment in Barberton, Ohio, with nationwide shipping, or through an authorized dealer. Request pricing or find a dealer.

Attachments

One machine, a dozen jobs

The YJ27 runs an industry-standard quick-attach plate, so most universal mini excavator attachments fit it — buckets, forks, augers, breakers, grapples, and more.

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