Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The JCB 50Z-2 is a 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 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | - |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 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 50Z-2, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 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 50Z-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The JCB 50Z-2 is a 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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