Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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