Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,060kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,060kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,060kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX71-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,060kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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