Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,284kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 2,284kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,284kg
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 35Z-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,284kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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