Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
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 ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,840 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 35.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.11 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
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 ET20?
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 ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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