Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,810kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,810kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| 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 | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,810kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,810kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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