Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 5cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 135kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,722 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 has 1kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 135kg
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 ET25 if...
- you want one that digs 5cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 5cm deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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