Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,329kg
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 U17-3a and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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