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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Kubota U20

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 115kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Kubota U20
Kubota U20 - image: Kubota UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Kubota U20
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)13.5kW / 19hp
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg-
Dig depth6,180mm-
Machine weight-2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy)
Max dig depth-2,540mm
Max width-1,500mm
Travel speed-2.2 / 4.2km/h

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Kubota U20. 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 115kW more power

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 U20 if...

A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.

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Full U20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Kubota U20?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 115kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.

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