Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,210kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,210kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,210kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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