Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 5kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 ET16?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 5kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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