Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Gross power | - | 129 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 |
| Max. digging depth | - | 6,730 mm |
| Max. digging reach | - | 9,930 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire 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 Stage V 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 JCB 16C-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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