Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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