Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 185kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 185kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 185kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 185kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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