Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,829kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,829kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,829kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,829kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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