Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Volvo ECR88D
The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 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 525-60 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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