Head to head
Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo ECR88D | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,620 - 9,980 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Overall width | 2,300 mm | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
| Gross power | 43 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 | - |
| Overall length | 6,370 mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
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 ECR88D and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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