Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,809kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,809kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,809kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,809kg and has 11kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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