Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,344kg and digs 5.02m (16.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,344kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 5.02m (16.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | 22 ft 1 in |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 44,344kg
- you want one that digs 5.02m (16.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,344kg and digs 5.02m (16.5ft) deeper. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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