Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,781kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 2,781kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,781kg
- you want one that digs 76cm (2.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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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 Bobcat E55z and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Bobcat E55z has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,781kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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