Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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