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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes and has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg21,900 - 23,900kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)
Dig depth-6,180mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Hitachi ZX210LC-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes
  • you want one that has 23kW more power

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 ZX135W-7 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 7.4 tonnes and has 23kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.

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