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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Kubota U36-4

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 111kW more power and digs 2.77m (9ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Kubota U36-4
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg3755 kg
Dig depth6,180mm3410 mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)17.8 kw
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Kubota U36-4. 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 has 111kW more power
  • you want one that digs 2.77m (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 U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Kubota U36-4?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 111kW more power and digs 2.77m (9ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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