Description
The Kato HD55N4 is a compact mini excavator powered by a 63.8 HP water-cooled diesel engine, with a 12’8″ digging depth and an 11,071 lb bucket breakout force. It carries an operating weight of 12,733 lbs and drops to an 11,795 lb transportation weight for hauling. The result is full-size digging capability in a machine sized for limited-access work.
Hydraulics run on variable displacement piston pumps with auxiliary hydraulics standard, so attachments run out of the box through the factory A-F quick change valve. Maximum reach measures 246″, bucket capacity is 5 ft³, and swing speed tops out at 9 rpm. Two-speed travel moves the machine at 1.6 or 2.8 mph, a standard backfill blade handles grading, and 30° gradeability with 4.79 psi ground pressure keeps it working on soft and sloped ground.
This is a new unit, ROPS certified with short-lever hydraulic pilot controls and armrests for immediate operator productivity. A standard heated cabin or optional 4-post canopy supports year-round use, and rubber or steel track options match the surface. Kato CES stocks parts in the U.S. through its dealer network, backing the machine with over 30 years of North American support.
Key Features
- 63.8 HP Water-Cooled Diesel: Delivers the power output for demanding excavation, trenching, and demolition work.
- 12’8″ Digging Depth: Reaches deep for utilities, footings, and drainage without repositioning the machine.
- 11,071 lb Breakout Force: Tackles compacted soils and rock-laden ground with authority.
- Variable Displacement Piston Pumps: Efficient hydraulics with auxiliary lines standard so you run attachments right away.
- 2-Speed Travel: Low and high speeds of 1.6 and 2.8 mph give you precise positioning and quick site movement.
- Standard Backfill Blade: Grades and backfills without switching to other equipment.
- Rubber or Steel Tracks: Choose turf-safe rubber or heavy-duty steel to match your work surface.
- ROPS Certified: Operator protection is built in as standard rather than an add-on.
- Short-Lever Pilot Controls: Hydraulic pilot controls with armrests keep any qualified operator productive immediately.
- A-F Quick Change Valve: Factory attachment compatibility lets you swap tools without added plumbing.
- U.S.-Stocked Parts: Kato CES maintains inventory stateside for fast service turnaround.
Specifications
- Condition: New
- Engine Output: 63.8 HP (water-cooled diesel)
- Operating Weight: 12,733 lbs (5,776 kg)
- Transportation Weight: 11,795 lbs (5,350 kg)
- Digging Depth: 12’8″ (3,890 mm)
- Maximum Reach: 246 in (6,240 mm)
- Bucket Breakout Force: 11,071 lbs (49.2 kN)
- Bucket Capacity: 5 ft³ (0.14 m³)
- Bucket Width: 24 in (610 mm)
- Maximum Swing Speed: 9 rpm
- Travel Speed (Low/High): 1.6 / 2.8 mph (2.6 / 4.5 km/h)
- Gradeability: 30°
- Ground Pressure: 4.79 psi
- Hydraulic System Pressure: 24.5 MPa (3,553 psi)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 29 gal (110 L)
Applications
- Utility trenching for water, sewer, electric, and gas lines in tight corridors
- Foundation and footing excavation for residential and light commercial sites
- Landscaping and hardscaping grading and shaping
- Demolition and debris removal in confined spaces
- Drainage and culvert installation
- Agricultural earthwork including ponds, berms, and irrigation ditches
- Pipeline and oil field support where access is limited
Why Kato?
- 🏭 Since 1895: Kato Works has manufactured equipment in Japan for well over a century.
- 🇺🇸 30+ Years in North America: Kato CES has been the North American distributor of Kato compact equipment for over 30 years.
- 👪 Family-Owned: Kato CES is family-owned and operated, with a reputation built on expertise and integrity.
- 🔧 U.S. Parts Support: Parts are stocked stateside through the dealer network, avoiding overseas shipment delays.
- 🛠️ Built to Work: Kato compact machines are engineered for simplicity, so operators get productive fast and fewer things go wrong.
Why Choose the Kato HD55N4 Excavator?
The HD55N4 is intentionally built to work rather than to impress a spec sheet. That simplicity means any qualified operator gets productive fast and fewer things go wrong on the job. When something does need attention, Kato CES stocks parts in the U.S., so there is no waiting on overseas shipments and no extended downtime. Japanese-built and U.S.-supported, it pairs full-size digging capability with a compact footprint for limited-access work. Ready to put the Kato HD55N4 to work? Talk to our team at 4 Corners Equipment today.
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