Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 18.5 kW |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 3,985 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota U20, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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