Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 2,353kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 2,353kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Engine power | - | 35.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,353kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 2,353kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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