Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 770kg and digs 29cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 770kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 29cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 770kg
- you want one that digs 29cm deeper
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 770kg and digs 29cm deeper. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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