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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 70kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg5,840 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)35.5 kW
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 70kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Full ZX145W-6 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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 70kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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