Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 25,580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 25,580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Volvo ECR88D. 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 is the bigger machine by 25,580kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 25,580kg. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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