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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Hitachi ZX33U-6

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,580kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Hitachi ZX33U-6
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg3,320 - 3,720kg
Dig depth6,180mm2,790 - 3,130mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)18.8kW

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...

  • you want one that has 110kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,580kg

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 →

Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.

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Full ZX33U-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,580kg. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.

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