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Volvo ECR88D vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 1,865kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo ECR88DWacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight8,620 - 9,980 kg6,755 to 8,647 kg
Gross power43 kW-
Bucket capacity0.08 - 0.33 m3-
Overall width2,300 mm-
Overall length6,370 mm-
Length-6,349 mm
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm
Engine power-45.5 kW

Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ECR88D if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,865kg

An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.

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Buy or hire the EW65 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Full EW65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo ECR88D and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 1,865kg. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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