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Hydrema 912F vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Hydrema 912F has 92kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

912F
Hydrema 912F
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hydrema 912FVolvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Engine power108kW (147hp)15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Unladen weight7,270kg-
Payload10,000kg-
Operating weight-2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Dig depth-2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)

Sources: Hydrema 912F, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 912F if...

  • you want one that has 92kW more power

A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.

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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.

Full ECR25D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hydrema 912F and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Hydrema 912F has 92kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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