Rippa R57 PRO Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & Attachments

A 5.7-tonne excavator with a Kubota V2607 (38 kW) for municipal, road and infrastructure work.

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  • Published 17 September 2026
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The R57 PRO moves into midi-excavator territory with a 5,700 kg operating weight and a 38 kW Kubota V2607. It's designed for municipal projects, road construction and urban infrastructure. Price at time of writing: $53,890.

5,700 kgOperating weight
Kubota V2607Engine
38 kWPower
400 mmTrack shoe

Who the R57 PRO suits

Civil contractors, councils, and rural operators who need real production capacity from a machine that is still relatively compact.

Best jobs for the R57 PRO

  • Road and footpath construction
  • Utility and service trenching
  • Site preparation and bulk earthworks
  • Loading trucks
  • Large rural projects

Strengths

  • Kubota V2607 power
  • Much higher production than mini class
  • Suits larger buckets and attachments

Consider

  • Requires heavy transport
  • Oversized for residential jobs

R57 PRO specifications

Specification As listed
Operating weight 5,700 kg
Bucket capacity range 0.09–0.175 m³
Max dumping height 4,030 mm
Track shoe width 400 mm
Engine Kubota V2607
Engine power 38 kW @ 2,200 rpm

Specifications are taken from our product listing and may change — confirm details on the R57 PRO product page before you buy.

How the R57 PRO compares

The R82 PRO adds weight (8,200 kg) and 45 kW for heavier civil work; the R32 PRO is easier to move between sites.

See every model side by side in our Rippa excavator comparison or read the mini excavator buying guide.

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