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Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 vs Yanmar ViO20-6

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 3,715kg and has 21kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment
Yanmar ViO20-6
Yanmar ViO20-6 - image: TDX

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58Yanmar ViO20-6
Operating weight5,840 kg2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy)
Engine power35.5 kW15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Bucket capacity0.11 m3-
Dig depth-2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down)
Overall width-1,380 mm (54.3 in)

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 is the bigger machine by 3,715kg
  • you want one that has 21kW 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 ViO20-6 if...

The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.

Full ViO20-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?

The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is the bigger machine by 3,715kg and has 21kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.

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