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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 97kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm-
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 97kW 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.

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Full ZX350LC-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 97kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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