Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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