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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 0kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40Wacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight3,985 kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Engine power18.5 kW18.2 kW
Bucket capacity0.052 - 0.148 m3-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 0kW 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 EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 0kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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