Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,595kg and has 84kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,595kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E has 84kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E digs 2.81m (9ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 45,350 - 55,360 lb | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 22 ft 1 in | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 173 hp | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 38,595kg
- you want one that has 84kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.81m (9ft) 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 EW65 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 3,895 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 EW65?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is the bigger machine by 38,595kg and has 84kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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