Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,110kg
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 U27-4 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,110kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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