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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg5,840 kg
Engine power18.8kW35.5 kW
Dig depth2,790 - 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.

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Full ZX33U-6 specifications →

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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