Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 5,470kg.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 5,470kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Gross power | - | 129 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 |
| Max. digging depth | - | 6,730 mm |
| Max. digging reach | - | 9,930 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,470kg
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 Stage V 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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 5,470kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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