Development of products which go ahead of competitive companies in terms of reduced manufacturing
costs while reinforcing the performance in horizontal operability, workability, durability, comfort and
safety.
2Product Concept
Integration of the world's best actual performance of backhoe and the spirit of innovation.
b. Main Specifications
modelU15-3U-15
BrandKUBOTAKUBOTA
TypeD782-EBH-4D782-BH
Engine
Machine weightkg16001450
Excavating capacity
Hydraulic pump
P1, P2
Output
Displacement
BucketkN (kgf)15.2 (1550)12.5
ArmkN (kgf)8.8 (900)8.5
Relief pressure
Pump discharge rateL/min16.615.1
Relief pressure
P3
Pump discharge rateL/min10.49.5
PS/rpm13/230012/2100
kW/rpm9.6/23008.8/2100
3
cm
kg/cm
kg/cm
2
2
778778
220210
190210
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c. Major Selling Points and Improvements
1. Quick chart
Inner package of hoses for all attachments
Max. excavation capacity
increased by 22%
Max. excavation depth
increased by 10%
4-port ROPS specification
Engine start control
High-positioned boom cylinder
Flat steps
Travel lock function
Theft-proof version (EU - option)
Standard equipped with SC valve
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2. Wrist arm control lever
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3. Enlarged foot space
U-15 (Previous model)
WSM U15-3
U15-3 (New model)
330mm
4. Upper positioned boom cylinder5.
460mm
Inner package of hoses for front attachment
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6. Engine start control, Travel lock function
Unloading lever : UP
Unloading lever : DOWN
Engine start :
Front attachment,
traveling :
Engine start :
7. 4-post ROPS
Front attachment,
traveling :
The equipment is of European specifications.
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8. Machine equipped with theft-proof device (Future EU option)
Antenna unit
WSM U15-3
Starter key set
9. Side-opening type full-open hood
U-15 (Previous model)U15-3 (New model)
Paint color and equipment are of European specifications.
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d. Evaluation of Competitive Power with Competitors
1. Workability
Offence Defense
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Max. excavation capacity
increased by 22%
Max. excavation depth
increased by 10%
Max. vertical depth
increased by 11%
Max. excavation radius
increased by 5%
Travel 2-speed traction force
increased by 5%
Travel 2-speed speed
increased by 8%
Swiveling force increased by
12%
ItemU15-3
Boom cylinder Protection of
cylinder by high-positioning
Protection by inner package
of hoses for all attachments
Standard equipped with tension spring
Double-grouser type iron
crawler <For domestic market only>
Introduction of high-back
and integrated seat
Prevention of water entry by
enclosed hydraulic oil tank
Equipped with starter automatic release function
Current
U-15
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Appealing point in sales
We will appeal such a
point that the max. excavation capacity and max.
excavation depth which
are the basic performances of excavating
machine take a lead over
those of our existing
machines as well as
competitive companies'
machines.
Appealing point in sales
As the greatest differentiation from competitive
companies' products, we
will appeal such a point
that loading work can be
performed without hassle. This is because the
machine can be brought
close to a 2-ton dump
truck without damage to
the boom cylinder during
loading work. Such job is
found often with
machines of this class.
We will also appeal such
a point that the machine
is equipped with the
inner package of hoses
for all attachments which
gives no damage to cylinder.
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3. Operability
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Right and left pedaling for
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4. Comfort
Offence Defense
{Ample getting-on/off space
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5. Maintainability
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U-15
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Appealing point in sales
fort and operability of
horizontal operation to
users of current U-15.
We will also appeal to
rental users that the
starter key can be used
also for higher-ranked
models.
Appealing point in sales
We will appeal the
ampleness of getting-on/
off space.
Offence Defense
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valve
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{Split-type dozer hose
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6. Safety
Offence Defense
{Travel lock function, Unlock
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Appealing point in sales
uses that the machine
can be equipped with a
new system theft-proof
device as well as the
improved operability of
SC valve and 4P multivalve.
Appealing point in sales
point that the machine
assures the Japan's topclass safety.
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7. Working Range
U15-3U-15Difference
Max. excavation depth23102100+210
Max. vertical excavation depth19001720+180
Max. excavation radius39003720+180
Max. excavation height35403740-200
Max. dumping height24402600-160
Max. floor excavation radius38403610+230
12001270-70
8. Outline of Hydraulic System (Travel straight function)
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Boom
Bucket
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Travel Left
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䌐
䋱
P
1
21.6 MPa
16.6 L/min
Travel straight function is possible only together with boom operation.
Service
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Arm
ⴕฝ
Travel Right
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P
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21.6 MPa
16.6 L/min
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Swivel
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Dozer
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Swing
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P
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18.6 MPa
10.4 L/min
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e. Actual performance comparison
1. On-site Excavation Test
-Test Conditions1 m trench excavation, 45-deg. discharge of soil
Excavation work for 10 min., (5-min. rotation)
WSM U15-3
The equipment is of European specifications.
U15-3U-15
Volume of soil discharged per hour
Cycle timesec8.39.8+15%
Fuel consumptioncc/10min400390
Volume of soil discharged per liter of fuel
3
/h
m
3
/L
m
31.425.0+26%*24.3*26.3*25.9
13.110.7+22%
Increasin
g rate
PC15MR-1
Vio15-2301.5CR
* Actual measurement
2. Comparison of Operating Speed
U15-3U-15difference
1. Attachment operated 3 timessec47.348.9+3.4%
2. Boom
(Ground level to top)
3. Swiveling speedrpm9.07.8+13.3%
4. Combined operationsec29.729.9-0.20
UP
DOWN2.52.4-4.0%
sec
2.32.9+26.1%
* Actual measurement
3. Comparison of Stability
Dynamic Front*148*148
Tipping load
Dynamic Side*138*127
Static Front*194*213
Static Side*181*177
U15-3U-15
* Actual measurement
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B.
Machine specifications
a. Major dimensions and working range (with rubber crawler)
UnitU15-3Remarks
1Overall length (at transport)mm3570
2Overall height (at transport)mm2250
3Overall widthmm1240/990
4Minimum road clearancemm145
5Dozer outer width x heightmm1240/990 x 261
6Tumbler-to-tumbler distancemm1230
7Crawler center distancemm1010/760
8Crawler shoe widthmm230
9Crawler heightmm360
10Swivel structure rear end heightmm422
11Overall crawler lengthmm1587
12Approach angledeg.30.1
13Maximum digging heightmm3540
14Maximum digging radiusmm3900
15Maximum digging depthmm2310
16Maximum dumping heightmm2440
17Maximum vertical digging depthmm1910
18Minimum front turning radiusmm1430/1207Front/swing
Maximum digging force, armKN(kgf)8.8 (900)Teeth bottom
Maximum digging force, bucketKN(kgf)15.2 (1550)Teeth bottom
Cycle timesec/cycle10.8
Digging performance
Dozer capacity
heaped
Digging performance, cycle time conditions:Dig 1m depth with Standard bucket and dump soil on the
3
m
3
/h
m
3
m
ground after 45° swivel.
0.04CECE
33.4
0.067without extention blade
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2. Lifting capacity
Lifting postureDozerUnitU15-3Remarks
Maximum lifting capacity
(standard arm)
(kgf)
Upkgf215 (T)215 (T)
Downkgf280 (R)280 (R)
Upkgf100 (T)185 (T)
Downkgf135 (T)195 (T)
Upkgf475 (R)475 (R)
Crawler extendedcrawler retracted
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Downkgf475 (R)475 (R)
Upkgf275 (T)475 (R)
Downkgf315 (T)475 (R)
Lifting capacity
The machine can lift the loads listed above when the hydraulic pressure is as specified. But the actual measurements are based on "n = 1", which means some fluctuations are expected.
Measuring conditions:
(1) Hydraulic oil temperature: 50 ± 5 °C, riding operator (about 60 kg), engine at maximum rpm.
(2) The boom is inched until the other end of the machine comes off the ground or the boom circuit gets
relieved. Then the loads are measured.
Note:The loads also vary depending on the ground surface condition, dozer's ground-contact status,
operator's weight, remaining fuel and other factors.
(3) The boom swing position is set at the center.
(The machine may turn over if it is set off the center.)
*The above figures show the machine that is about to life a load.
In the above table, (T) means that the machine may turn over if the load is heavier. And (R) means that the
boom circuit gets relieved if the load is heavier.