Head to head
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,180kg and digs 3.8m (12.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,180kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 3.8m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,900 - 23,900kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 6,180mm | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Kubota KX018-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 20,180kg
- you want one that digs 3.8m (12.5ft) 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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,180kg and digs 3.8m (12.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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