Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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