Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 710kg and digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 710kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 710kg
- you want one that digs 9cm 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 KX019-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 710kg and digs 9cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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