Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 173 hp |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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