Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 51kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 51kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | 173 hp |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 51kW 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 Caterpillar D3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 51kW more power. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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