Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar ViO17
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 660kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 660kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 26cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR25D if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 660kg
- you want one that digs 26cm deeper
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 660kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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