Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 197kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 197kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Kubota U20. 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 197kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 197kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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