Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,470 - 25,760 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Gross power | 129 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.48 - 1.44 m3 | - |
| Max. digging depth | 6,730 mm | - |
| Max. digging reach | 9,930 mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo Construction Equipment EC220E is a a 22 tonne class crawler excavator for medium civils and groundworks; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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