Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 226kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 226kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 21,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 226kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,725kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 226kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21,725kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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