Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 790kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 97kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 97kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 790kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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