Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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 EZ17e?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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