Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
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 ZX33U-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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