Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power and is the bigger machine by 32,488kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,488kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 210kW (ISO14396) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX350LC-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 200kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 32,488kg
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power and is the bigger machine by 32,488kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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