Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,439kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,439kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,439kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,439kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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