Description
The Kato V5 HD09 is the smallest machine in Kato’s V5 mini excavator lineup, a zero-tail-swing unit built for tight spaces. It produces 9.9 HP, carries a 2,400 lb operating weight, and reaches a 5’2″ (1.57 m) digging depth. A 4-pump hydraulic system delivers fast, responsive multi-function work without sacrificing speed or control.
The V5 generation adds a 10% increase in digging force over previous models, giving the HD09 a 2,340 lb bucket breakout force. It moves at travel speeds of 1.1 / 1.9 mph, swings at 8.0 rpm, and climbs grades up to 30 degrees. Ground pressure sits at 4.4 psi, and a 0.77 ft³ bucket on a 12″ width handles trench and utility work in confined corridors.
Built-in error prevention comes standard through an auto-parking brake that engages when travel levers are released and a neutral engine-start that requires controls in neutral before firing. This is new equipment with straightforward, simple controls and easy service access, backed by Kato CES U.S.-stocked parts for fast turnaround when maintenance is needed.
Key Features
- Zero Tail Swing: Rotate freely in confined trenches, alongside walls, and on urban sites without the rear swinging into obstacles.
- 4-Pump Hydraulic System: Fast, responsive hydraulics let you run multi-function work without sacrificing speed or control.
- 2,340 lb Breakout Force: A 10% digging-force gain over previous generations delivers more capability than the class size suggests.
- 5’2″ Digging Depth: Reach 62 inches deep to handle utility trenching and foundation work in tight footprints.
- Auto-Parking Brake: Engages automatically when travel levers are released, so safety is built in rather than bolted on.
- Neutral Engine-Start: The machine won’t start unless controls are in neutral, preventing errors on busy job sites.
- 9.9 HP Engine: A right-sized, fuel-efficient engine keeps operating cost per hour low without over-engineering.
- 2,400 lb Operating Weight: Compact mass at 4.4 psi ground pressure lets the HD09 work on sensitive and confined surfaces.
- Easy Maintenance: Simple service access keeps scheduled maintenance quick and affordable.
- Simple Controls: Straightforward operation means experienced operators are productive from the first dig.
- U.S.-Stocked Parts: The Kato CES dealer network carries parts domestically for fast turnaround when you need it.
Specifications
- Operating Weight: 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
- Transport Weight: 2,169 lbs (984 kg)
- Engine Output: 9.9 HP
- Digging Depth: 5’2″ (1.57 m)
- Bucket Breakout Force: 2,340 lbs (10.4 kN)
- Bucket Capacity: 0.77 ft³ (0.022 m³)
- Bucket Width: 12″ (305 mm)
- Swing Speed: 8.0 rpm
- Travel Speed (Low/High): 1.1 / 1.9 mph (1.8 / 3.1 km/h)
- Gradeability: 30°
- Ground Pressure: 4.4 psi
- Tail Swing: Zero
- Condition: New
Applications
- Utility trenching for water, sewer, and electric in tight residential corridors
- Interior demolition and excavation where overhead clearance is limited
- Landscaping in backyards, side yards, and gated access areas
- Fence and post installation with precise digging near existing surroundings
- Plumbing and foundation repairs in confined spaces
- Greenhouse, nursery, and agricultural row work
Why Kato?
- 🏭 Since 1895: Kato Works has manufactured equipment in Japan for over a century.
- 🇺🇸 U.S.-Stocked Parts: Kato CES carries parts domestically so downtime stays minimal when service is needed.
- 👨👩👧 Family-Owned Distributor: Kato CES has served the North American market for over 30 years.
- 🔧 Built to Be Simple: Kato machines use straightforward designs any skilled operator can run immediately.
- 🛡️ Error-Prevention Design: V5-generation features like auto-parking brake and neutral engine-start build safety into the machine.
Why Choose the Kato V5 HD09 Mini Excavator?
Kato Works has been manufacturing equipment in Japan since 1895, and Kato CES (Compact Excavator Sales) is the family-owned North American distributor, in business for over 30 years. The HD09 V5 is intentionally simple, with no overcomplicated systems and no unnecessary tech to learn, so operators get productive fast and service stays straightforward. It is Japanese-built quality, U.S.-supported with parts stocked domestically.
At 4 Corners Equipment in Farmington, NM, we back the Kato HD09 V5 with local support and access to the Kato CES parts network. Ready to put the Kato HD09 V5 to work? Talk to our team today.
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