Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 810kg. The JCB 50Z-2 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 810kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 810kg
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 50Z-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 810kg. The JCB 50Z-2 has 1kW more power. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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