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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 19C-1

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 198kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6JCB 19C-1
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg1910 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm2.81 m
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)11.7 kW
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...

  • you want one that has 198kW more power

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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Full ZX350LC-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 19C-1?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 198kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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