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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs JCB 35Z-1

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and digs 2.7m (9ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7JCB 35Z-1
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg3556 kg
Dig depth6,180mm3.48 m
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)18.4 kW
Dump height-3.53 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, JCB 35Z-1. 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 digs 2.7m (9ft) 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.

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Full ZX210LC-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the JCB 35Z-1?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and digs 2.7m (9ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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