Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 262kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that has 262kW more power
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 U36-4 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 262kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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