Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 46PS | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 46,629kg
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 U55-4 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 46,629kg. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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