Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 20,550kg and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 20,550kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 173 hp |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,550kg
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW 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 ZX225US-7 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 20,550kg and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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