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Manitou MT933 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,655kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Operating weight7,145kg2,490 kg (ISO 6016)
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
Dig depth-2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)
Engine power-15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm

Sources: Manitou MT933, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,655kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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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 Manitou MT933 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,655kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.

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