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Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and digs 2.89m (9.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Yanmar ViO38-6
Yanmar ViO38-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX210LC-7Yanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight21,900 - 23,900kg3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Dig depth6,180mm3290 mm / 3530mm*
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm

Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 110kW more power
  • you want one that digs 2.89m (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 ViO38-6 if...

A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.

Full ViO38-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 110kW more power and digs 2.89m (9.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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