Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,840 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 35.5 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.11 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 3kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 3kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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