Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 3,985 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,205kg
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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