Head to head
Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo ECR88D | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,620 - 9,980 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 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 | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo ECR88D and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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