2,730 kg21 hpMarket avg. €25k · 6 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €24k – €24k, in line with the market average.
This model sits 3% below the class average across 191 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo EC27 listings currently run from €23,750 to €24,250, with a market average around €24,825. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 6 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo EC27 is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-3-tonne class, with an operating weight of 2,730 kg and an engine output of 21 hp. Its 0.07 m³ bucket capacity is representative of machines designed for precision digging in space-constrained environments. As part of Volvo CE's compact line, it carries the build quality and dealer-network depth associated with the broader Volvo Construction Equipment brand.
Machines in this weight class are well suited to utility trenching, landscaping, residential foundation work, and municipal maintenance tasks where site access is limited. The sub-3-tonne footprint allows operation in confined urban plots, interior demolition scenarios, and alongside finished surfaces that heavier equipment would damage. Attachments such as hydraulic breakers, augers, and grading buckets extend the EC27's utility across multiple trade sectors.
When evaluating any used mini-excavator in this class, inspect the undercarriage carefully, as rubber tracks and sprockets are consumable components whose remaining service life directly affects near-term ownership cost. Check the condition of all hydraulic lines, cylinders, and quick-coupler interfaces for leaks or wear, since the compact working environment of these machines exposes hydraulic components to frequent contact with spoil and debris. Review available service records to verify that oil and filter intervals have been maintained, and operate all boom, dipper, and bucket functions through their full range of movement to identify any hesitation, drift, or noise that may indicate pump or valve wear. Confirm that all safety systems, including travel alarms and operator presence controls, are fully functional before purchase.
The EC27 competes directly with the Hitachi ZX26U and the Wacker Neuson EZ28 in the sub-3-tonne mini-excavator segment. Against the Hitachi ZX26U, the Volvo EC27 offers a comparable weight class and power band, with differentiation typically resting on dealer service network preference and operator ergonomics. The Wacker Neuson EZ28 sits slightly above the EC27 in operating weight, which can give it a marginal advantage in bucket force, making the EC27 the preferred option where strict weight limits apply. Within the EC27's own price band, the primary factors that move a unit up or down in value are accumulated service hours, overall mechanical condition, the presence of a blade or offset boom configuration, the attachment inventory included with the machine, and whether a current inspection certificate accompanies the sale.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€25k).
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