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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Takeuchi TB235-2

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.94m (9.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Takeuchi TB235-2
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg3465 kg
Dig depth6,180mm3245 mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)-
Dump height-3595 mm
Breakout force-27.1 kN

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 digs 2.94m (9.5ft) 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.

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Full ZX210LC-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...

A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.

Full TB235-2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.94m (9.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.

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