Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 440kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 440kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | 35.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 440kg
- you want one that has 2kW 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 U55-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 440kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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