Head to head
SANY SY26U vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,180kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 3,180kg.
Specifications side by side
| SANY SY26U | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,660 kg | 5,840 kg |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm | 35.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,810 mm | - |
| Transport width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.11 m3 |
Sources: SANY SY26U, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Buy or hire the ECR58 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,180kg
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 SANY SY26U and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,180kg. The SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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