Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,066kg and digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,066kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,066kg
- you want one that digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,066kg and digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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