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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Kubota KX060-5

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 162kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Kubota KX060-5
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg5441 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm3875 mm
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)47.6 kw
Width-1960 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Kubota KX060-5. 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 162kW 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 KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 162kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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