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Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 19,441kg.

Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E - image: volvoce.com
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment EC220EWacker Neuson ET08
Operating weight20,470 - 25,760 kg1,029 to 1,115 kg
Gross power129 kW-
Bucket capacity0.48 - 1.44 m3-
Max. digging depth6,730 mm-
Max. digging reach9,930 mm-
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Dig depth-1,766 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm
Engine power-9.9 kW

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 19,441kg

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 ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 19,441kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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