Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,696kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,696kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,696kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,696kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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