Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 73kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 173 hp |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Operating weight | - | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that has 73kW 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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 73kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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