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Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Specifications side by side

Volvo ECR88DYanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight8,620 - 9,980 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Gross power43 kW-
Bucket capacity0.08 - 0.33 m3-
Overall width2,300 mm-
Overall length6,370 mm-
Engine power-14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Dig depth-2450 / 2655 mm

Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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.

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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 ECR88D and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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