Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs JCB JS131LC
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 155kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,205kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 155kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 20,205kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, JCB JS131LC. 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 155kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,205kg
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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 155kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,205kg. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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