Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,273kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,273kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,273kg
- you want one that has 8kW 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 E17z and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,273kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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