Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,265kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,265kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,265kg
- you want one that digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,265kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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