Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,880kg and has 119kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,880kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 119kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 4.46m (14.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 173 hp |
| Width | 990mm | - |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,880kg
- you want one that has 119kW more power
- you want one that digs 4.46m (14.5ft) 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 KX015-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,880kg and has 119kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 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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