Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,085kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 2,085kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,085kg
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 U36-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,085kg. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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