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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 195kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)14.6 kW at 2400 rpm

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 195kW 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 ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 195kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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