Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 93kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 93kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 173 hp |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 93kW more power
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 S450 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 93kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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