Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,205kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,205kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 45,350 - 55,360 lb |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 22 ft 1 in |
| Engine power | - | 173 hp |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 38,205kg
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 MT933 and the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,205kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks.
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