Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 104kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 104kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 173 hp |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 104kW 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 Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 104kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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