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Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Hitachi ZX85USB-6
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 - image: Barnes Plant Sales Ltd
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX85USB-6Komatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight8,430 - 9,060kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Engine power42.4kW165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Dig depth3,910 - 4,510mm-
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...

A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.

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Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

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