Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,638kg and has 119kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,638kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 119kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 4.48m (14.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 173 hp |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,638kg
- you want one that has 119kW more power
- you want one that digs 4.48m (14.5ft) deeper
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 E17z and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,638kg and has 119kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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