Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,542kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,542kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 87cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,542kg
- you want one that digs 87cm (3ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,542kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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