Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| 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 35Z-1, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-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 35Z-1 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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