Opinions on a Volvo ECR58 Plus

[JMTHORNLEY]

Have the chance at a very tidy 58 Plus. I do not know diggers anywhere near like I know tractors so some help olease

Pros and cons, are they a good machine and will it work for what I want

After changing in a 1 ton 2 ton and an 8 ton machine so we’ve only the one thing to worry about and service and grease ect. What are they like in tight spots and how do they handle bigger dig outs ect?

Thanks all

 

[Lincs Lass]

8 tn will easily manage big did outs ,big enough to load over an 8 wheeler .
The site at the back of me have dug out 40 plots with an 8tn volvo

 

[Fendt516profi]

Isn't a 58 a 5tonner

 

[melted welly]

We hire a Volvo 8t machine, dunno what model, but compared to similar sized hired jcb from aplant, it’s night and day, the Volvo has a lot more hydraulic power and reach, quicker too. Owner says spares parts are pretty pricey though.

 

[Lincs Lass]

Isn't a 58 a 5tonner

7.5 tn ish

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Isn't a 58 a 5tonner

Just under 6 IIRC, plus models have the extra bolted on counterweight. Volvo also had a conventional rear engined EC55 model in a lot of different spec and guises over the years

 

[Fendt516profi]

I've got a ec55b pro here

 

[Joe S]

7.5 tn ish

there not thats heavy bit over 6 i think