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Kubota KX030-4 vs Volvo L220H

The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Volvo L220H
Volvo L220H - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Volvo L220H
Operating weight2790 kg68,780-72,970 lb
Engine power17.7 kw375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f)
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Bucket capacity-5.6-20.9 yd3
Breakout force-55,075 lbf
Static tipping load-46,295 lbs

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the L220H if...

  • you want one that has 262kW 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.

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Full L220H specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Volvo L220H?

The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.

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