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Komatsu PC210LC-11 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,255kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC210LC-11Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Operating weight23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)3,985 kg
Engine power165 (HP); 123 (kW)18.5 kW
Bucket capacity0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)0.052 - 0.148 m3

Sources: Komatsu PC210LC-11, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,255kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR40 if...

A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.

Full ECR40 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC210LC-11 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,255kg. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading.; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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