Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 42 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,169 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 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 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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