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Volvo A25G vs Volvo ECR88D

The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Volvo A25G
Volvo A25G - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Volvo A25GVolvo ECR88D
Operating weight22.7 tonnes (empty)8,620 - 9,980 kg
Engine power234kW (Volvo D11M diesel)-
Payload25 tonnes-
Dump body capacity15.3m3 (SAE heaped)-
Gross power-43 kW
Bucket capacity-0.08 - 0.33 m3
Overall width-2,300 mm
Overall length-6,370 mm

Sources: Volvo A25G, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the A25G if...

A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo A25G and the Volvo ECR88D?

The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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