Head to head
Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo ECR88D | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,620 - 9,980 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Gross power | 43 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 | - |
| Overall width | 2,300 mm | - |
| Overall length | 6,370 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo ECR88D and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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