Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,010kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,010kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,010kg
- 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 K008-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 3,010kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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