Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 268kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 268kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 268kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 268kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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