Head to head
JCB 19C-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 14cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 580kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 19C-1 digs 14cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 19C-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1910 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2.81 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 2.81 m | - |
Sources: JCB 19C-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 14cm deeper
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 580kg
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 19C-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg. The JCB 19C-1 digs 14cm deeper. The JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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