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Kubota KX060-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40

The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,456kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX060-5Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Operating weight5441 kg3,985 kg
Engine power47.6 kw18.5 kW
Dig depth3875 mm-
Width1960 mm-
Bucket capacity-0.052 - 0.148 m3

Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

  • you want one that has 29kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,456kg

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR40 if...

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 KX060-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?

The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,456kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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