Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,840 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 35.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.11 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
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 ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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