Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 21,900 - 23,900kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 6,180mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Hitachi ZX210LC-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes
- you want one that has 23kW more power
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes and has 23kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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