4,990 kg47 hpLimited recent data, based on 7 older listings
Based on 7 older listings. Current pricing may have shifted, so we show the class range instead.
Most asking prices land between €13k – €49k, with a market average around €25k.
This model sits 73% below the class average across 191 peer models.
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The Volvo EC55 is a conventional-tail mini-excavator in the 5-tonne operating class, producing 47 hp and equipped with a 0.15 m³ bucket. At 4990 kg operating weight, it sits at the upper boundary of the compact excavator segment, bridging true mini machines and the 6-tonne midi class. This positioning gives the EC55 a payload and stability advantage over lighter compact units while retaining the site-access characteristics associated with sub-5-tonne equipment.
Mini-excavators in the 5-tonne class are well suited to foundation trenching, drainage installation, and service-utility work where confined access or limited ground-bearing capacity is a constraint. The EC55 is commonly deployed on landscaping contracts, residential groundworks, and pipeline maintenance tasks where a larger machine would be impractical. Its bucket capacity supports efficient cycle times in general earthmoving and backfill operations typical of these project types.
Inspection of any used mini-excavator in this class should begin with the undercarriage, as track wear, sprocket condition, and track-tensioner integrity are leading indicators of overall maintenance standard. The hydraulic system warrants close attention: check for cylinder-seal weeping on the boom, arm, and blade circuits, and operate all auxiliary functions to verify pressure consistency. On the EC55, the 47 hp engine should start cleanly without excessive smoke and reach operating temperature without coolant loss. Slew-bearing play should be assessed by rocking the upperstructure, and swing-ring gear mesh should be smooth under load. Verify that service records align with the hour-meter reading and confirm that all original or fitted attachments are accompanied by the appropriate documentation and, where applicable, rated capacity information.
Within the 5-tonne compact excavator segment, the EC55 is regularly cross-shopped against the Kubota U48 and the Takeuchi TB250. The Kubota U48 is a zero-tail-swing unit, which gives it a site-access advantage in restricted environments but places it at a lower operating weight than the EC55. The Takeuchi TB250 occupies a comparable weight class and competes directly on digging performance. The Volvo EC55 differentiates through its operating weight, which provides greater undercarriage stability and supports a slightly larger bucket capacity than many direct competitors. Within the EC55's own price band, the primary attributes that move a unit are accumulated hours, service history documentation, overall mechanical condition, cab configuration, and the presence of auxiliary hydraulics or additional attachments such as quickcouplers and buckets.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€7k).
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