Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo L220H
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Volvo L220H?
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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