Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,128kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,128kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,128kg
A short swing radius excavator for groundworks, drainage and roadside utility trenching where the rear of the machine must stay close to the tracks. Contractors and hire fleets use it as a larger compact digger.
Full ECR58 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,128kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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