Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 224kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 224kW more power
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 KX016-4 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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