Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 221kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 221kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Operating weight | - | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Kubota U20, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 221kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 221kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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