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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 22kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58Wacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight5,840 kg1,529 to 1,842 kg
Engine power35.5 kW13.8 kW
Bucket capacity0.11 m3-
Breakout force-15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Dig depth-2,413 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,285 mm

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

  • you want one that has 22kW 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 →

Buy or hire the ET16 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full ET16 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 22kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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