Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 668kg and digs 20cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 668kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 20cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 668kg
- you want one that digs 20cm 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 8018 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 668kg and digs 20cm deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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