Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator. 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
| Kubota KX71-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Kubota KX71-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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