Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 790kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg and has 4kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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