Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 778kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 778kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 778kg
- you want one that digs 44cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E17z and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 778kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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