Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,995kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 118kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 19,995kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 3.82m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 21,900 - 23,900kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 6,180mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Hitachi ZX210LC-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that has 118kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,995kg
- you want one that digs 3.82m (12.5ft) deeper
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,995kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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