Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,715kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,715kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 3,985 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 111,715kg
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 ECR40 if...
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,715kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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