Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 429kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 429kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 429kg
- you want one that has 0kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 429kg and has 0kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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