Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | - |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
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 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 KX060-5 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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