Head to head
JCB 9T-2 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 39,950kg and has 74kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 39,950kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 74kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 9T-2 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5,400kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 55kW (74hp) | 173 hp |
| Payload | 9,000kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: JCB 9T-2, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 39,950kg
- you want one that has 74kW more power
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 9T-2 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 39,950kg and has 74kW more power. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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