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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 205kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVVolvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Operating weight2,695 kg2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
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: Hamm HD 12i VV, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 205kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 205kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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