Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Volvo ECR88D
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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