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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Kubota KX030-4

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 192kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Kubota KX030-4
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg2790 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm2870 mm
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)17.7 kw
Width-1500 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Kubota KX030-4. 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 KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 192kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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