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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 15kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Dig depth6,180mm-
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 15kW 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 SV17VT if...

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 15kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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