Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,461kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,461kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 91cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 1,461kg
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that digs 91cm (3ft) deeper
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 1,461kg and has 6kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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