Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Kubota U17-3a
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,486kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,486kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 1,700kg |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 11.3kW |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,486kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,486kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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