Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,785kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,785kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 18.5 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,785kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,785kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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