Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,528kg and digs 4.24m (14ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,528kg.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 4.24m (14ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | 22 ft 1 in |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,528kg
- you want one that digs 4.24m (14ft) 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 8018 CTS and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,528kg and digs 4.24m (14ft) deeper. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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