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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs JCB 50Z-2
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 92kW more power and digs 2.53m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 92kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.53m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,900 - 23,900kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,180mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, JCB 50Z-2. 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 92kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.53m (8.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 92kW more power and digs 2.53m (8.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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