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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Takeuchi TB225

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Takeuchi TB225
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg2400 kg
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm2580 mm
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)-
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...

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 TB225 if...

A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.

Full TB225 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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