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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

Case Construction Equipment CX25D
Case Construction Equipment CX25D - image: casece.com
Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment CX25DVolvo ECR88D
Operating weight2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy)8,620 - 9,980 kg
Max dig depth2,700mm-
Engine power18.4hp (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.

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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.

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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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