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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 173 hp |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Hitachi ZX350LC-6 figures and full Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E figures.
Choose the ZX350LC-6 if...
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Full specifications →Choose 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 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
Hitachi ZX350LC-6: Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages. Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E: 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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