Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes and has 105kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 105kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 210kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Hitachi ZX350LC-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes
- you want one that has 105kW more power
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes and has 105kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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