Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg and has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,940kg
- you want one that has 27kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
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 ZX85USB-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg and has 27kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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