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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8.1 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg21,900 - 23,900kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)
Dig depth-6,180mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hitachi ZX210LC-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...

Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.

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Full ZX135USB-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...

  • you want one that has 54kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 8.1 tonnes

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.

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Full ZX210LC-7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8.1 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.

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