Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 272kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 272kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 272kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 272kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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