Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,220kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,220kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,220kg
- you want one that digs 2.01m (6.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,220kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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