Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 33,194kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 33,194kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 is the bigger machine by 33,194kg
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 33,194kg. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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