Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
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 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 KX71-3 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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