Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,484kg and digs 98cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,484kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 98cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,484kg
- you want one that digs 98cm (3ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,484kg and digs 98cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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