Model against model
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| 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 |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Kubota U17-3a figures and full Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the ECR25D if...
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 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
Kubota U17-3a: 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. Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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