Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 21kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 173 hp |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 21kW 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 Hydrema 912F and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 21kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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