Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,061kg and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,061kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 39kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.77m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,061kg
- you want one that has 39kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.77m (9ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,061kg and has 39kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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