Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 485kg and has 2kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 485kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 485kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 ET20 if...
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 485kg and has 2kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 1cm deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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