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Cormidi C85 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E

The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C85
Cormidi C85
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E - image: volvoce.com

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
Operating weight566kg45,350 - 55,360 lb
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Dig depth-22 ft 1 in
Engine power-173 hp

Sources: Cormidi C85, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?

The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.

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