Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Volvo ECR88D
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
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 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 Caterpillar 352F and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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