Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 13cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 35kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 35kg
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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 13cm deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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