The XG220 head can fell small and larger material due to two different cutting units.The head has a unique grapple that cuts small and thin trees, and fells larger trees with a saw. The grapple can also be used as a traditional loading grapple. The XG220 is a combination of the Mecanil EG250 energywood felling head and the SG220 saw-grapple. The head can be installed on tractors, forwarders, harvesters and excavators. Three models are available:
- XG220A – with accumulation and cable control
- XG220A RC – with accumulation and self-powered wireless control
- XG220 – no accumulation
The head has three choice of grapple claws; the energy grapple claw (with four spikes), claws like a traditional loading grapple, and the A-model claws (claws with diagonal plates). Some of the key specifications of the XG220 and XG220A are included in the table below.
| XG220 | XG220A | |
| Accumulation | No | Yes |
| Weight | 340 kg (750 lb) | 390 kg (860 lb) |
| Oil flow required | 60 to 100 l/min | 60 to 100 l/min |
| Height in felling position | 890 mm (2.9 ft) | 1000 mm (3.3 ft) |
| Cutting diameter: knife | Max 200 mm (7.9 in) | Max 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Cutting diameter: saw (18 in) | Max 450 mm (17.7 in) | Max 450 mm (17.7 in) |