Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,375kg and has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,375kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 121kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 4.99m (16.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 173 hp |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 44,375kg
- you want one that has 121kW more power
- you want one that digs 4.99m (16.5ft) deeper
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,375kg and has 121kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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