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Kubota KX71-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 710kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Kubota KX71-3
Kubota KX71-3 - image: Penrith Tool Hire
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX71-3Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weightapprox. 6,550lb (2,970kg)5,840 kg
Length14ft 11in-
Width4ft 11in-
Engine power-35.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 710kg

A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.

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Full KX71-3 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

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 KX71-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 710kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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