Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,539kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,539kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| 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 | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,539kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,539kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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