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Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX350LC-6
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO38-6
Yanmar ViO38-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX350LC-6Yanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight34,200 - 36,300kg3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Dig depth6,500 - 7,380mm3290 mm / 3530mm*
Engine power210kW (ISO14396)18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm

Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 191kW 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 ViO38-6 if...

A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.

Full ViO38-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 191kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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