Head to head
Volvo L220H vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 67,251kg and has 266kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 67,251kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 266kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo L220H | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) | 13.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 68,780-72,970 lb | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Breakout force | 55,075 lbf | 15.3 kN |
| Bucket capacity | 5.6-20.9 yd3 | - |
| Static tipping load | 46,295 lbs | - |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Volvo L220H, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 67,251kg
- you want one that has 266kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo L220H and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 67,251kg and has 266kW more power. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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