Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 62cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,085kg
- you want one that digs 62cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,085kg and digs 62cm (2ft) deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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