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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 35Z-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 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6JCB 35Z-1
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg3556 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm3.48 m
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)18.4 kW
Dump height-3.53 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 35Z-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 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 35Z-1?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 192kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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