Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,865kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,865kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,865kg
- you want one that has 28kW 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 Kubota K008-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,865kg and has 28kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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