Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,495kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,495kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,495kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,495kg and has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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