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JCB 16C-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,091kg and has 24kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

JCB 16C-1
JCB 16C-1 - image: JCB
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 16C-1Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight1749 kg5,840 kg
Engine power11.7 kW35.5 kW
Dig depth2.57 m-
Dump height2.63 m-
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: JCB 16C-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...

A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.

Full 16C-1 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,091kg
  • you want one that has 24kW 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 JCB 16C-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,091kg and has 24kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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