Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 741kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 741kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 10cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 741kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 10cm deeper
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 741kg and has 4kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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