Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 365kg and digs 26cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 365kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D digs 26cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 is the bigger machine by 365kg
- you want one that digs 26cm deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 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 Construction Equipment ECR25D and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 365kg and digs 26cm deeper. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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