Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 261kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 261kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 261kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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