Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,510kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,510kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,510kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,510kg and has 8kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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