32,810 kg367 hpMarket avg. €97k · 4 listed · 2 below market
Asking prices land at €49k – €143k, around 95% above the market average.
This model sits 75% above the class average across 114 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo L220 listings currently run from €48,750 to €142,600, with a market average around €97,350. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 4 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo L220 is a large-frame wheel loader operating at 32,810 kg and producing 367 hp, positioning it firmly in the high-capacity end of the articulated wheel loader segment. With a standard bucket capacity of 5.9 m³, it is engineered for high-volume material handling where cycle efficiency and payload throughput are primary requirements. The machine represents Volvo CE's top-tier offering in the wheel loader lineup before moving into the bespoke mining-class category.
Machines in this class are deployed primarily in quarrying, large-scale aggregate handling, bulk port operations, and high-production earthmoving contracts where loading cycle times and payload per pass are critical to site productivity. The L220 and its direct competitors are also commonly found in steel mill scrap yards, timber handling yards, and heavy infrastructure projects requiring consistent movement of dense or high-volume materials. At this operating weight and bucket size, the machine is well suited to feeding primary crushers or loading articulated dump trucks in multi-pass or single-pass configurations.
Inspection of a machine in this class should begin with a full review of service records, with particular attention to transmission oil change intervals and filter history given the high torque demands placed on the drivetrain in load-and-carry cycles. The articulation joint, oscillation bearing, and steering cylinders warrant close physical inspection for wear or seal weeping, as these components absorb significant stress in continuous operation. Tire condition is a significant cost variable on machines of this weight, so tread depth and sidewall integrity should be assessed carefully before purchase. Buyers should verify bucket lip, side cutters, and floor plate wear, and check the lift and tilt cylinder seals for leakage. A hydraulic cycle-time test and a loaded drive cycle are standard due-diligence steps. Engine smoke behavior under load, transmission shift quality, and axle oil temperature under working conditions are all practical indicators of underlying mechanical health.
The L220 competes directly with the Hyundai HL980 and the Liebherr L586 in the large wheel loader segment. Against the Hyundai HL980, the Volvo carries a comparable power and weight profile but is typically cross-shopped on the basis of dealer support network density, parts availability, and operator familiarity within a given region. The Liebherr L586 is a close technical rival at a similar operating weight class, and buyers frequently compare the two on powertrain configuration, hydraulic system responsiveness, and long-term component support. Within the L220's own price band, the primary attributes that drive position are total recorded hours, service history completeness, bucket and cutting-edge wear, tire condition and remaining tread depth, the presence of a quick-coupler or additional attachments, and whether the machine has been operated in abrasive or corrosive environments. Configuration choices such as high-lift boom arrangements or weighing systems also influence where a specific unit sits relative to others in the same model cohort.
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