Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 34,725kg and has 74kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 34,725kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 74kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 45,350 - 55,360 lb | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 22 ft 1 in | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 173 hp | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 34,725kg
- you want one that has 74kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper
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 EW100 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 34,725kg and has 74kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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