Head to head
Komatsu D51PX vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class. 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
| Komatsu D51PX | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,180kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Class | 14 tonne | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Komatsu D51PX, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D51PX if...
A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 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 Komatsu D51PX and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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