Kubota medium / #EXY-KUBOU153-110 / Grade A

2020 Kubota U153

Service-ready · no immediate repairs needed. Sourced from 长沙市, China. 17 current photos available; walkaround video and extra angles can be recorded on inquiry.

Live walkaround video on request — we record yard-side via WhatsApp in 24 h

Documentation included with this unit

—Commercial Invoice (CI)
—Packing List (PL)
—Bill of Lading (B/L) — original copies on payment
—Certificate of Origin (CCPIT)
—Current photo set + extra angles on request
—Pre-shipment photos (hour meter, serial plate, ECM screenshot)
—Marine insurance certificate (Institute Cargo Clauses A)
—OEM service manual (if available with source unit)
—Market-specific certificate (SONCAP / SABER / PVoC / GSA — per destination)

Display currency

Pricing · from

EXW 长沙市 $32,500

FOB Shanghai $35,100

CIF from

Major port

$38,350

FX rate indicative · final invoice issued in USD · confirmed at inquiry.

CIF to your port

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150-point

inspection

30 days

warranty

SGS · BV

PSI ready

Price position

+72% vs avg

Above class average of the 140 medium-class machines we stock.

avg

$12,000 $49,500

Cheaper than 8 peers Class median $18,000

Inspector verdict

30-second read

Top-condition example for this model — service-ready on arrival.

Age 6 yrs · 2020

Use 263 h/yr avg

Profile Light operator — well below industry average

86 / 100

overall score

Grade A

condition class

ENG 90

HYD 92

UC 75

COS 88

Verified spec sheet

from inspection · 2020

Year

2020

Operating hours

1,580 h

Operating weight

15.3 t

Bucket capacity

0.77 m³

Engine

—

Source yard

长沙市, CN

Technical specifications

Full OEM parameters verified at inquiry.

We do not list specifications we have not personally cross-checked against the Kubota U153 OEM brochure for this exact variant. On your inquiry, we send the complete spec sheet (engine power / hydraulic flow / dimensions / dig reach / travel speed / fuel consumption) along with the 150-point inspection report.

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No registration. PDF sent by email + WhatsApp within 24 h. We do not invent numbers.

Condition assessment

from 150-point inspection

Grade A.
Disclosed honestly.

We grade by measured fact, not by hope. The bars show our inspector's estimate of remaining service life per major system. Detailed wear photos and OEM-tool readouts are in the inspection report.

Previous owners

Owner type

contractor

Engine

Compression %, oil sample, ECM history, exhaust profile

90% remaining

Hydraulics

Cycle times vs OEM spec, drift test, cylinder rod condition

92% remaining

Undercarriage

Chain pitch stretch, sprocket wear, idler / roller condition

75% remaining

Cosmetic + cabin

Paint, glass, seat, gauges, AC operation

88% remaining

Service & maintenance history

timeline · indicative

What this machine
went through.

The timeline below traces this unit’s known service events. Where source-yard records are incomplete, we reconstruct typical service intervals based on hour count — and disclose this transparently.

2021-Q2 service @ 395 h

First major service interval — engine oil, hydraulic filter, fuel filter replacement.
2022-Q3 service @ 790 h

Mid-life service — coolant flush, final drive oil, swing gear lubrication.
2023-Q4 service @ 1,185 h

Routine service — air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, hydraulic oil sample analysis.
2026-Q2 inspection @ 1,580 h

ExcaYard 150-point pre-export inspection — engine compression, hydraulic cycle test, undercarriage measurement, ECM data extraction.

Inspection record

Inspection scope

150 points

measured, not visually estimated

OEM diagnostic

OEM tool

ECM data extracted

Photo evidence

17 photos now

per component, in PDF

3rd-party verifiable

SGS · BV · Intertek

re-inspection welcomed

The inspection note is shared on inquiry. Major findings, visible wear, current photo set, and any requested extra angles are reviewed before payment.

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What is in your CIF quote

no hidden surcharges

Every line item,
named.

Some exporters quote low CIF then add discovery fees, doc fees, handling fees, lashing surcharges. Our CIF is the total — only port-side destination charges (controlled by your local broker, not us) are extra.

Cost component	In CIF	Notes
EXW yard price	Yes	Machine purchase
Inland trucking to port	Yes	Yard → Shanghai / Tianjin / Qingdao
Container loading / RoRo handling	Yes	Lashing, surveyor fees
Ocean freight	Yes	COSCO / MSC / Höegh
Marine insurance ICC(A)	Yes	PICC / Ping An · 0.4–0.6%
Certificate of origin (CCPIT)	Yes	English default
Inspection note + photo set	Yes	Pre-shipment
Market PSI (SONCAP / SABER / PVoC / GSA)	Yes	Where regulation requires
Destination port handling	No	Buyer's broker
Import duty + VAT	No	Per local customs
Inland trucking to site	No	Local logistics

After-order timeline

what happens after your deposit

From deposit
to delivery — visible.

Cross-border purchases fail when customers don’t know what’s happening. Our standard timeline below tells you the exact sequence — and what you can verify at each step.

Day 0

Deposit received

30% TT deposit clears in 1–2 banking days. Machine is reserved against your name. We send written confirmation + final pre-shipment task list.
Day 1–5

Re-inspection + buyer review

Final pre-shipment check. Buyer may engage SGS / BV / Intertek for third-party PSI at this stage. Buyer receives the current photo set and any requested extra angles or walkaround video.
Day 5–10

Documentation + market certificate

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CCPIT), market PSI certificate (SONCAP/SABER/PVoC/GSA) issued. Documents shared with buyer for review before shipment.
Day 7–12

70% balance + B/L issuance

Buyer pays remaining 70% TT (or LC at sight presents documents). On payment clearance, original Bill of Lading is couriered to buyer's nominated address.
Day 10–14

Container loading / RoRo dispatch

Machine loaded at Shanghai / Tianjin / Qingdao. Pre-departure photos shared. Vessel sails. Buyer receives sailing notice with ETA.
Day 14–X

Ocean transit

Transit varies by port: 8–12 d Vladivostok, 12–15 d Manila, 22–25 d Jebel Ali, 28–32 d Lagos, 35–40 d Callao. Live vessel tracking link provided.
Day X+1–7

Destination clearance

Buyer's local customs broker clears the shipment. We supply any additional documentation requested by destination customs.
Day X+30

Warranty period ends

30-day mechanical warranty against pre-existing defects from arrival date. After this, lifetime spare parts support continues at our list price.

After-sales support

We don’t
disappear
after the B/L.

01 · Warranty

30 days mechanical

Covers pre-existing defects discovered after arrival. Inspection report is the reference document for claims.

02 · Spare parts

Lifetime sourcing

We source genuine, OEM, or quality aftermarket parts at our cost + 8% margin. No mandatory dealer markup.

03 · Remote diagnostic

WhatsApp video

If your operator hits an issue, we connect live via WhatsApp video and walk through diagnosis with our master mechanic team.

04 · Documentation

OEM manuals

Service manual, operator manual, parts catalog PDFs supplied where available — useful for your own mechanics anywhere in the world.

Optional add-on · 01

Spare parts package

Engine oil + filter set, hydraulic filter set, fuel filter set, air filter set, cabin filter, common O-ring kit, bucket pin/bushing spare pair, 6-month routine consumables.

Add to order from

$1,300

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Optional add-on · 02

Operator training

45-minute walkthrough video covering controls, daily checks, common operator errors, and basic maintenance. Subtitled English / Russian / Spanish / Arabic / French / Portuguese. Remote-only at this time.

Included

Free

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Overview

2020 Kubota U153 excavator, 1,580 hours, sourced from Changsha, China. Grade A condition. This 15.3-ton machine features an OEM engine, well-maintained undercarriage, and original paint. Ready for export.

Specifications highlights

OEM engine with verified service history; 0.6m³ bucket; 15.3t operating weight; hydraulic system with auxiliary lines; ROPS cab with A/C; low hours ensure minimal wear.

Working condition

Grade A: original paint, no structural repairs, minor cosmetic wear. Engine and hydraulics leak-free. Undercarriage at 80%+ life. Full inspection report available.

Why choose this unit

Kubota U153 offers reliable performance for compact construction and utility work. Low hours reduce downtime risk. Parts support through Kubota global network. Ideal for emerging markets requiring durable mid-size excavators.

Best for

Urban infrastructure, trenching, and landscaping. Suitable for Africa (Nigeria, Kenya), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines), and Latin America (Colombia, Peru).

Shipping & documentation

FOB Shanghai. Can be shipped via 40ft container (disassembled) or RoRo. Typical transit: 30 days to West Africa, 25 to SE Asia, 35 to South America.

Frequently asked

About this unit.

Are hours verified?

Yes, hours are verified via ECU reading and service records. Grade A units have documented history.

Payment terms?

Standard: 30% deposit, 70% before shipment. T/T or L/C at sight. Negotiable for established buyers.

Parts availability?

Kubota has global parts network. Common consumables (filters, seals) available locally in most export markets.

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2020 Kubota U153

Top-condition example for this model — service-ready on arrival.

Full OEM parameters verified at inquiry.

Grade A. Disclosed honestly.

What this machine went through.

Every line item, named.

From deposit to delivery — visible.

Deposit received

Re-inspection + buyer review

Documentation + market certificate

70% balance + B/L issuance

Container loading / RoRo dispatch

Ocean transit

Destination clearance

Warranty period ends

We don’t disappear after the B/L.