Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,230kg and has 122kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,230kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 122kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 173 hp |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 44,230kg
- you want one that has 122kW more power
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 U10-3 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 44,230kg and has 122kW more power. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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