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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,588kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25DWacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight2,490 kg (ISO 6016)6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm)4,184 mm
Engine power15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm42 kW
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...

  • you want one that has 26kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,588kg
  • you want one that digs 1.51m (5ft) deeper

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,588kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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