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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 19,410kg and has 113kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Dig depth6,180mm2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,410kg
  • you want one that has 113kW more power
  • you want one that digs 3.51m (11.5ft) deeper

A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.

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Full ZX210LC-7 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 Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 19,410kg and has 113kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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