Head to head
Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 9,550kg. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 9,550kg.
- Dig depth: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC360LC-11 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 35,800 to 36,900kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 8.18m | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Komatsu PC360LC-11, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC360LC-11 if...
- you want one that digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.
Full PC360LC-11 specifications →Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,550kg
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 PC360LC-11 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 9,550kg. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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