Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Kubota U27-4 digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 100kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 15cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 100kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that digs 15cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 100kg
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Kubota U27-4 digs 15cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 100kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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