Head to head
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,960kg and has 110kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,960kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 110kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,390kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 18.9kW | 173 hp |
| Skip capacity | 1,615 litres (heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: JCB STH-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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 42,960kg
- you want one that has 110kW 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 STH-2S5 Swivel and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,960kg and has 110kW more power. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 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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