Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 89kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 89kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 12,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 89kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,510kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 89kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,510kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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