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2014-2023
5,010 kg Operating weight
3,660 mm Max digging depth
3,787 mm Max dump height
36.12 kN Bucket digging force
5,910 mm Max digging reach
5,910 mm Max digging reach
31.2 kw Net power

A compact 5-ton mini excavator designed for urban construction and confined job sites, the Volvo ECR50 combines a 31.2 kilowatt Volvo D2.6A engine with a short tail swing design for improved maneuverability. With a 0.144 cu m bucket, 3.66 m digging depth, and smooth hydraulic performance, it is well suited for trenching, landscaping, and utility installation where space is limited.

Operating weight 5,010 kg

Engine Volvo D2.6A

Net power 31.2 kilowatt

Bucket capacity 0.144 cu m

Max digging depth 3.66 m

Hydraulic flow 120 L/min

Swing speed 9.5 rpm

Fuel tank capacity 70 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 140,000

Starting from

AED 110,000

Volvo ECR50 Technical specifications

General

Engine model

Volvo D2.6A

Operating weight

5,010 kg

Max digging depth

3660 mm

Max dump height

3787 mm

Boom length

2.65 m

Displacement

2615 cu cm

Gradeability

31 º

Bucket digging force

36.12 kN

Bucket width

600 mm

Bucket capacity

0.144 cu m

Max speed forward

4.6 kph

Max digging reach

5910 mm

Max digging reach

5910 mm

Engine

Net power

31.2 kw

Operational specifications

Swing speed

9.5 rpm

Arm crowding force

25.93 kN

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull

38.3 kN

Track width

40 cm

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

120 lpm

Relief valve pressure

260 bar

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

70 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

70 liter

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Volvo ECR50 expert review

Reviewed by Jed H. on March 24, 2026

Overview

The Volvo ECR50 (2014–2023) is a compact 5-ton mini excavator designed for urban construction and confined work environments. It features a 31.2 kilowatt engine, a 0.144 cu m bucket, and a 3.66 m digging depth, making it suitable for trenching and light excavation.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Excellent maneuverability with short tail swing and smooth hydraulic control.
Cons Smaller bucket capacity limits heavy excavation productivity.

Performance & Efficiency

The 31.2 kilowatt engine and 120 L/min hydraulic system provide smooth and efficient operation for trenching and utility work.

In Comparison

Cat 305: Premium build quality and resale value.
Yuchai YC55: Budget-friendly alternative.
Volvo ECR50: Strong focus on maneuverability and operator comfort.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Volvo ECR50 offers efficient performance within the AED 110,000–140,000 range.

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Volvo ECR50 owner rating

Volvo ECR50 Mini excavators [2014-2023]

2014-2023

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Short tail swing makes it perfect for tight urban construction sites.
Cons
Smaller bucket limits output on larger excavation jobs.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Volvo ECR50 similar models

Highlight differences
Volvo ECR50D
Cat 305E2
Yuchai YC55-8
General
Engine model Volvo D2.6A
Engine model C2.4 DI
Engine model YANMAR 4TNV94 - BVYU
Operating weight 5,010 kg
Operating weight 5,400 kg
Operating weight 5,710 kg
Max digging depth 3,660 mm
Max digging depth 3,720 mm
Max digging depth 3,935 mm
Max dump height 3,787 mm
Max dump height 3,800 mm
Max dump height 3,855 mm
Boom length 2.65 m
Boom length 3.2 m
Boom length 1.83 m
Displacement 2,615 cu cm
Displacement 2,000 cu cm
Displacement 3,300 cu cm
Gradeability 31 º
Gradeability 30 º
Gradeability 30 º
Bucket digging force 36.12 kN
Bucket digging force 50.9 kN
Bucket digging force 37.4 kN
Bucket width 600 mm
Bucket width 766 mm
Bucket width 656 mm
Bucket capacity 0.144 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.22 cu m
Max speed forward 4.6 kph
Max speed forward 4.5 kph
Max speed forward 4.7 kph
Max digging reach 5,910 mm
Max digging reach 5,800 mm
Max digging reach 6,380 mm
Max digging reach 5,910 mm
Max digging reach 5,800 mm
Max digging reach -
Years 2014-2023
Years 2021
Years 2017-2025
Market Average AED 140,000
Market Average AED 125,000
Market Average AED 50,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 112,500
Price AED 20,000
Engine
Net power 31.2 kw
Net power 34.08 kw
Net power -
Gross power -
Gross power 34.08 kw
Gross power 38.9 kw
Operational specifications
Swing speed 9.5 rpm
Swing speed 10.5 rpm
Swing speed 11 rpm
Arm crowding force 25.93 kN
Arm crowding force 28.9 kN
Arm crowding force 27 kN
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 38.3 kN
Drawbar Pull 47.8 kN
Drawbar Pull 44 kN
Track width 40 cm
Track width 40 cm
Track width 40 cm
Track length -
Track length -
Track length 2.458 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 120 lpm
Pump flow cap 150 lpm
Pump flow cap 110 lpm
Relief valve pressure 260 bar
Relief valve pressure 229.9 bar
Relief valve pressure 245 bar
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 70 liter
Fuel cap 78 liter
Fuel cap 115 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 70 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 78 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 109 liter

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