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Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U27-4Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant5,840 kg
Dig depth2,820mm maximum-
Maximum reach4,740mm-
Engine power-35.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U27-4 if...

The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.

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Full U27-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,250kg

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 U27-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 3,250kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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