Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a2 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a2 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall width | 2200 mm | 2,300 mm |
| Machine weight | 8365 kg (mono boom) | - |
| Power | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp | - |
| Max dig depth | 4600 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Max reach | 7330 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a2, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a2 if...
A mid-size 8 tonne excavator from Kubota's KX range, used for groundworks and drainage jobs that need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but not the scale of a full-size machine. It is a common size in UK plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 KX080-4a2 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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