Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 202kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 202kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Kubota U10. 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 202kW 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 202kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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