Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 42 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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