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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 25Z-1

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 192kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6JCB 25Z-1
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg2550 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm2.82 m
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)18.4 kW
Dump height-3 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 25Z-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 192kW 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 25Z-1 if...

Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.

Full 25Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 25Z-1?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 192kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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