Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 55 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 37kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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