Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 940kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 940kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 940kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 940kg and has 1kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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