Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 87kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 87kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 173 hp |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 87kW 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 ZX75US-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 87kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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