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JCB 35Z-1 vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,684kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1Komatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight3556 kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Engine power18.4 kW165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Dig depth3.48 m-
Dump height3.53 m-
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...

A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.

Full 35Z-1 specifications →

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,684kg

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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,684kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini 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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