Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,650kg and has 118kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,650kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 118kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 4.25m (14ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 173 hp |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,650kg
- you want one that has 118kW more power
- you want one that digs 4.25m (14ft) 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 U17-3a and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 43,650kg and has 118kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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