Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,005kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,005kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,005kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,005kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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