SM Plant Sales in Rugby is an authorised Volvo compact equipment dealer. SMT GB, the exclusive Volvo Construction Equipment dealer for Great Britain, sells Volvo machines under 14 tonnes through a network of Volvo Compact Equipment Partners, and SM Plant is one of them. We supply new Volvo compact excavators, list 395 parts for Volvo machines online, and find parts for 56 Volvo excavator models, from the EC14 to the EC360B.
- SM Plant Ltd, Somers Road, Rugby, is listed by SMT GB as a Volvo Compact Equipment Partner (partner map, September 2026).
- New Volvo compact excavators on our site: the EC18E and the EC60E. Ask about any model in Volvo’s compact range.
- 395 parts for Volvo machines online, most under Volvo’s own part numbers, all with photos.
- Volvo CE is part of the Volvo Group and is headquartered in Eskilstuna, Sweden, where its story began in 1832.
- Sales and parts: 01788 555377, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm.
How are Volvo compact excavators sold in the UK?
Volvo Construction Equipment sold its British dealership to SMT in 2017, including the distribution rights for Volvo machines, parts and aftersales in Great Britain. SMT GB is now the exclusive Volvo CE dealer for England, Scotland and Wales, and Volvo utility equipment under 14 tonnes, which includes the compact excavators, is sold through its network of local Volvo Compact Equipment Partners.
SM Plant in Rugby is one of those partners. Trade press described SM Plant as Volvo CE’s utility dealer as far back as 2016, when RM Group, a Wolverhampton plant hire company, said it had worked with SM Plant for fifteen years. More recently, Carvers Hire Centre in Wolverhampton bought a Volvo EC27D with a hydraulic hitch and Harford buckets from us in 2024.
Which Volvo excavators can I buy from SM Plant Sales?
The machines on our site now are the EC18E and the EC60E. We can quote for other models in Volvo’s compact range, so call the sales team with the size and spec you need.
Volvo EC15E1,640 kg, under 1 m wide and under 2.35 m high, for the tightest spaces.
Volvo EC18E1,810 kg with a cab, with an undercarriage that retracts below 1 m and widens to 1.35 m.
Volvo EC60E and EC65Volvo’s 6 tonne class. The EC65 replaced the EC60E in January 2026.
Volvo EC15E and EC18E specifications
| EC15E | EC18E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,640 kg (canopy 1,556 kg) | 1,810 kg (canopy 1,726 kg) |
| Engine | Volvo D0.9A, 12 kW gross | Volvo D0.9A, 12 kW gross |
| Width | 995 mm | 995 mm, undercarriage widens to 1,350 mm |
| Height | Under 2.35 m | Under 2.35 m |
| Bucket capacity | 0.01 to 0.05 m³ | 0.01 to 0.05 m³ |
| Emissions | Stage V | Stage V |
| Greasing interval | 50 hours | 50 hours |
Figures are Volvo CE’s. Volvo says the EC15E can travel on a small trailer with up to three buckets and a hydraulic breaker at a total transport weight under 2 tonnes, and the EC18E has 13% more traction force and an 11% longer undercarriage than the generation before it.
What is in Volvo’s compact excavator range?
Volvo’s current European compact range includes these machines. Weights are operating weights from Volvo CE’s site (October 2026).
| Model | Operating weight | Power |
|---|---|---|
| EC15E | 1,640 kg | 12 kW |
| ECR18E | 1,700 kg | 12 kW |
| EC18E | 1,810 kg | 12 kW |
| ECR18 Electric | 1,790 to 1,870 kg | 16 kWh battery |
| EC18 Electric | 1,960 kg | 20 kWh battery |
| EC20E | 1,965 kg | 12 kW |
| ECR25D | 2,490 to 2,960 kg | 15.6 kW |
| ECR25 Electric | 2,670 kg | 40 kWh battery |
| EC27D | 2,730 kg | 15.6 kW |
| EC37 | 3,785 kg | 18.5 kW |
| ECR40 | 3,985 kg | 18.5 kW |
| ECR50 | 5,050 kg | 31.2 kW |
| ECR58 | 5,840 kg | 35.5 kW |
| EC65 | 5,750 to 6,810 kg | 46 kW |
| EW65 (wheeled) | 6,120 to 7,400 kg | 50 kW |
| ECR90 | 8,770 to 10,510 kg | 54 kW |
In January 2026 Volvo launched the EC65, EW65 and ECR90 to replace the EC60E, EW60E and ECR88D. Volvo says the EC65 has 4% more engine power and 9% more boom lifting force, with longer service intervals, including 8,000 hours for DPF cleaning and 1,500 hours for the hydraulic return filter.
Does Volvo make electric mini excavators?
Yes. Volvo’s compact range has three battery electric excavators: the ECR18 Electric (16 kWh), the EC18 Electric (20 kWh) and the ECR25 Electric (40 kWh). All three charge through a Type 2 connector, the same type used by many electric cars, and with no exhaust they can work indoors and in noise-sensitive areas. Ask the sales team about availability and charging options.
Which Volvo parts do you stock?
We list 395 parts for Volvo machines, most under Volvo’s own part numbers, such as 15059066. Filters are the biggest group, followed by pins and bushes, seals and seal kits, switches and sensors, belts and valves. Every part has a photo, and many are listed against the machines they fit.
These are the Volvo parts customers ordered most from our online shop in the 12 months to October 2026. The door-hinge anchorage for the EC27C was the most popular by a distance.
15059066 Door-Hinge Anchorage for Volvo EC27C£16.65 ex VAT
15720895 Ram Guard (900mm Long)£55.00 ex VAT
LSP21630 Fan Belt (Replaces 7415333)£27.50 ex VAT
11806749 Pressure Switch for Volvo EC18D£89.06 ex VAT
15652588 Hydraulic Filter for Volvo EC15D£54.00 ex VAT
11803207 Arm Switch for Volvo ECR28£85.00 ex VAT
15059078 Door-Hinge Pin for Volvo EC15D£9.47 ex VAT
15674872 Gas Strut for Volvo EC27C left armrest£38.10 ex VAT
Find Volvo parts by machine
Each machine page lists the parts we have for it. If yours is not here, send the model and serial number to the parts desk.
EC14 to EC20: EC14, EC15, EC15B, EC15C, EC15D, EC15E, EC17C, EC18, EC18C, EC18D, EC18E, ECR18, ECR18E, EC20, EC20B, EC20C, EC20D, EC20E.
EC25 to ECR38: EC25, ECR25, ECR25D, EC27C, EC27D, ECR28, EC30, EC35, EC35C, EC35D, ECR35D, EC37F, ECR38.
ECR40 to ECR88: ECR40D, ECR40F, EC45, ECR48C, ECR50D, ECR50F, EC55, EC55B, ECR58, ECR58D, ECR58F, EC60E, ECR88, ECR88D.
Wheeled excavators: EW60C, EW60E, EW145B.
Larger crawler excavators: EC140D, EC160C, EC160D, EC180C, EC180D, EC200D, EC210C, EC360B.
How do I find the right Volvo part?
- Search the part number. Volvo parts are listed under their Volvo numbers, such as 14615325. Where Volvo has superseded an old number, many part names show it, for example “Replaces 11809003”.
- Find your machine. Use the model list above or parts by machine, and check the letter at the end of the model name (the EC15C and EC15D are different generations), because many parts are listed for one generation only.
- Still stuck? WhatsApp a photo of the old part and your machine’s serial number to 07989 556457, and the parts desk will find it.
Our guide to finding the right part covers this in more detail.
Servicing a Volvo compact excavator
Volvo designs its compacts for quick daily checks. On the EC15E and EC18E the fuel tank hinges out of the way to open up the engine compartment, the daily check points are easy to find, and the greasing interval is 50 hours. On the new EC65, Volvo has extended the service intervals, with DPF cleaning at 8,000 hours and the hydraulic return filter at 1,500 hours.
For filters, belts and wear parts, search your machine above. For servicing and repairs, see servicing or call 01788 555377.
About Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo CE traces its roots to 1832, when Johan Theofron Munktell started an engineering workshop in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Munktell’s company merged with the engine maker Bolinder in 1932 to form Bolinder-Munktell, which Volvo bought in 1950. Volvo added excavators in 1991, when it bought the Swedish company Åkermans Verkstad. Today Volvo CE is part of the Volvo Group, is headquartered in Eskilstuna, and builds machines in Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, India, China and Korea.
Questions
Is SM Plant Sales an authorised Volvo dealer?
Yes. SM Plant Sales is an authorised Volvo compact equipment dealer: SMT GB, the exclusive Volvo Construction Equipment dealer for Great Britain, lists SM Plant in Rugby as one of its Volvo Compact Equipment Partners. Call 01788 555377, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm.
Who sells Volvo construction equipment in the UK?
SMT GB is the exclusive Volvo CE dealer for Great Britain. Volvo machines under 14 tonnes, including compact excavators, are sold through its Volvo Compact Equipment Partners. SM Plant Sales in Rugby is one of them.
Where can I buy a new Volvo mini excavator in the Midlands?
SM Plant Sales in Rugby, Warwickshire, is a Volvo Compact Equipment Partner and supplies new Volvo compact excavators, including the EC18E and EC60E. Call 01788 555377 for prices and availability.
What replaced the Volvo EC60E?
The Volvo EC65, launched in January 2026. Volvo says it has 4% more engine power and 9% more boom lifting force than the EC60E, with longer service intervals. We still list parts for the EC60E.
Does Volvo make an electric mini excavator?
Yes. Volvo makes the ECR18 Electric (16 kWh battery), the EC18 Electric (20 kWh) and the ECR25 Electric (40 kWh), all charged through a Type 2 connector. Ask our sales team about availability.
Can you supply parts for older Volvo excavators?
Yes. We list parts for 56 Volvo models, including older machines such as the EC14, EC15B, EC20B and EC55B. If your model is not listed, send the model and serial number to the parts desk.
How do I find a Volvo part by part number?
Search the number on our site: Volvo parts are listed under their Volvo part numbers, such as 14615325. If you have no number, WhatsApp a photo of the old part and your serial number to 07989 556457.