Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,860kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,860kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,860kg
- you want one that has 4kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,860kg and has 4kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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