Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 55,075 lbf |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that has 270kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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