Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,228kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,228kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,228kg
- you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,228kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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