Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 30,168kg and has 178kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 30,168kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 178kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 30,168kg
- you want one that has 178kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 30,168kg and has 178kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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