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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Operating weight-2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Dig depth-2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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