Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 42,725kg
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 PC26MR-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 42,725kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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