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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Volvo ECR88D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| 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 | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Volvo ECR88D. 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 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.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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