Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 20,470 - 25,760 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Gross power | - | 129 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 |
| Max. digging depth | - | 6,730 mm |
| Max. digging reach | - | 9,930 mm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 Stage V 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 U27-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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