Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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