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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 3T-2

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
JCB 3T-2
JCB 3T-2 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6JCB 3T-2
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg2345 kg
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)18.9 kW
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm-
Payload-3000 kg

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 3T-2. 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 191kW 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 3T-2 if...

A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.

Full 3T-2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 3T-2?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.

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