Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The JCB 50Z-2 has 20kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,540kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 20kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 2,540kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 98cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,540kg
- you want one that digs 98cm (3ft) deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 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 50Z-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 20kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,540kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 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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