5,050 kg42 hpMarket avg. €16k · 10 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €3k – €26k, around 35% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo ECR50 listings currently run from €3,200 to €26,400, with a market average around €16,306. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 10 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo ECR50 is a compact, tail-swing-reduced mini-excavator with an operating weight of 5050 kg and an engine output of 42 hp. It belongs to the five-tonne class of mini-excavators, a segment widely used across construction, utility, and landscaping sectors. Standard bucket capacity is rated at 0.115 cubic metres, positioning it as a capable machine for confined-site digging and trenching work.
Mini-excavators in the five-tonne class are commonly deployed on urban construction sites, road maintenance projects, and utility installation works where space is restricted. The reduced tail swing of the ECR50 makes it particularly suited to work alongside structures, walls, or in narrow corridors where a conventional slewing radius would create clearance problems. Secondary applications include landscaping, drainage work, and small demolition tasks.
When inspecting a used ECR50 or any machine in this class, priority checks should cover the condition of the undercarriage, including track wear, roller condition, and frame integrity, as these components represent a significant portion of potential refurbishment costs. The boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings should be assessed for play, and all hydraulic cylinders should be examined for seal leaks and rod scoring. A full operational cycle test, covering slew, travel, and all auxiliary functions, should be conducted before purchase. Service history and the availability of maintenance records add material value to any unit and should be requested from the seller as a standard part of due diligence.
The European market average asking price for the ECR50 stands at EUR 17861, with the overall price range running from EUR 3200 at the lower end to EUR 27900 for the highest-priced examples. This spread reflects the wide variation in age, condition, and hours typically found across the used market for this class. Buyers evaluating the ECR50 should also consider comparable units in the Kubota U48 and Komatsu PC50, both of which compete directly in the same weight and power segment and may offer alternative pricing or parts-availability profiles depending on the buyer's region.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€16k).
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