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Caterpillar 352F vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,860kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FVolvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)5,840 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Engine power-35.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 352F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 109,860kg

A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.

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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

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 Caterpillar 352F and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,860kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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