Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Volvo ECR88D
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 11,850kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 11,850kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,470 - 25,760 kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Gross power | 129 kW | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Max. digging depth | 6,730 mm | - |
| Max. digging reach | 9,930 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EC220E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,850kg
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 →Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 11,850kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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