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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power and is the bigger machine by 30,880kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg34,200 - 36,300kg
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm6,500 - 7,380mm
Engine power18.8kW210kW (ISO14396)

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Hitachi ZX350LC-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.

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Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...

  • you want one that has 191kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 30,880kg

Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power and is the bigger machine by 30,880kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.

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