Head to head
JCB 86C-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator. 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 86C-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8600 kg | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Dig depth | 4.52 m | - |
| Dump height | 5.39 m | - |
| Engine power | 48 kW | - |
| 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 86C-2, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-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 86C-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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