Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 245kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 245kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 245kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 245kg and has 1kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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