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Kubota KX037-4 vs Volvo ECR88D

The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Volvo ECR88D
Operating weight3518 kg8,620 - 9,980 kg
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1550 mm-
Engine power17.8 kw-
Gross power-43 kW
Bucket capacity-0.08 - 0.33 m3
Overall width-2,300 mm
Overall length-6,370 mm

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 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.

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Full ECR88D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX037-4 and the Volvo ECR88D?

The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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