Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 121kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 173 hp |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Kubota U10, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 121kW 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 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 121kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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