Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 26kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 990mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 26kW 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 KX015-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 26kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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