Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,428kg and has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,428kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 26kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,428kg
- you want one that has 26kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
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 EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,428kg and has 26kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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