Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 ZX85USB-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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