Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,018kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,018kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 5,840 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 35.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,018kg
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 8018 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,018kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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