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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 87kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BVolvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg5,840 kg
Engine power122kW35.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

  • you want one that has 87kW more power

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Full ZX220W-5B 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 ZX220W-5B and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 87kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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