Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 35.5 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,640kg
- 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 U10 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 4,640kg and has 28kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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