Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 173 hp | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 45,350 - 55,360 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 22 ft 1 in | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Volvo FMX 540. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 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 →Buy or hire the FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 274kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 274kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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