Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 223kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 223kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 223kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 223kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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