Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 270kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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