Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | - |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 387kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 387kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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