Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,740kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,740kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 1,740kg
- 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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 1,740kg and has 4kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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