Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper. 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 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
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- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 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 JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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