Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
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 ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,602 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 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 ET24?
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 ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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