Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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