Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,054kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,054kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 51,054kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 51,054kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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