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Bobcat E19 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,935kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight1905kg5,840 kg
Engine power10.1kW35.5 kW
Dig depth2364mm-
Breakout force12.63kN-
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Bobcat E19, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E19 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

  • you want one that has 25kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,935kg

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 E19 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,935kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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