Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
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- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
The Volvo EC220E is a mid-size crawler excavator used on larger UK groundworks, civils and demolition sites where a mini or midi excavator no longer has the reach or bucket capacity needed. Its Tier 4 Final compliant D6 engine and Volvo cab are aimed at operators running long shifts. It is specified against similarly sized excavators from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi in the 20-22 tonne class.
Full EC220E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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