Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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