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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58Wacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight5,840 kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Engine power35.5 kW18.2 kW
Bucket capacity0.11 m3-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 17kW 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 EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 has 17kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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