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Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 4,919kg.

Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E - image: volvoce.com
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Volvo Construction Equipment EC220EWacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight20,470 - 25,760 kg15,551 to 17,275 kg
Gross power129 kW-
Bucket capacity0.48 - 1.44 m3-
Max. digging depth6,730 mm-
Max. digging reach9,930 mm-
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm
Engine power-55 kW

Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 4,919kg

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 ET145 if...

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 4,919kg. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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