Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 23,950kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 23,950kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 122kW | 173 hp |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,950kg
- you want one that has 7kW 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 Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 23,950kg and has 7kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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