Head to head
Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 74kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 74kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment 221F | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,691kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 173 hp |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 221F if...
A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 74kW 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 74kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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