Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 3T-2 has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 145kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 3T-2 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 145kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 145kg
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 3T-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 3T-2 has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 145kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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