3,336 kg28 hpLimited recent data, based on 1 older listings
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Most asking prices land between €13k – €49k, with a market average around €25k.
This model sits 33% below the class average across 212 peer models.
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The Volvo ECR38 is a compact, tail-swing mini-excavator with an operating weight of 3336 kg and an engine output of 28 hp. It carries a bucket capacity of 0.1 m3, placing it in the sub-4-tonne class alongside similarly sized machines from competing manufacturers. Its reduced-tail-swing configuration makes it suited to confined working environments where a conventional slew radius would be impractical.
Machines in this weight class are commonly deployed on urban utility trenching, residential foundation work, and landscaping projects where site access is restricted. The compact footprint allows operation in backyards, alongside structures, and in narrow corridors where larger excavators cannot manoeuvre. Typical tasks include pipe laying, drainage installation, and light earthmoving.
Prospective buyers should inspect the undercarriage, including track pads, rollers, and idlers, for wear, as these components represent a significant maintenance consideration on any mini-excavator. The condition of the boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings should be assessed for play, and hydraulic hose runs should be checked for chafing or leaks. A review of service records to confirm routine maintenance has been carried out is advisable, alongside an operational test covering all hydraulic functions, slew, and travel drive under load.
The European market average for the Volvo ECR38 stands at EUR 11375, with a typical price range running from EUR 8150 to EUR 14600 depending on age, condition, and equipment fit. Direct competitors in the same weight bracket include the Kubota KX033 and the Caterpillar 303, both of which occupy a comparable segment and give buyers alternative options when evaluating cost against specification and parts support.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€17k).
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