Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 765kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 765kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 27cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 765kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 27cm 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 765kg and has 2kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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