Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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