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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 39kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,201kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FVolvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Operating weight5,691kg2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Engine power55kW (74hp)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: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 39kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,201kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 39kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,201kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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