Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 151kW more power and is the bigger machine by 23,430kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 151kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 23,430kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 45,350 - 55,360 lb | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 173 hp | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 22 ft 1 in | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 151kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,430kg
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 151kW more power and is the bigger machine by 23,430kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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