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Caterpillar 336 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7

The Caterpillar 336 is about 66% heavier than the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 (37,000 vs 22,250 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 336 has about 89% more engine power (232 kW (311 hp) vs 123 kW (165 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Hitachi in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Caterpillar 336
Caterpillar Caterpillar 336
Orange Hitachi Zaxis crawler excavator on an urban construction site
Hitachi Hitachi ZX210LC-7
Operating weight 37,000 kg (81,600 lb)22,250 kg (49,100 lb)
Engine power 232 kW (311 hp)123 kW (165 hp)
Net power ≈232 kW (311 hp)≈123 kW (165 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)≈6.7 m (22 ft)
Engine Cat C9.3BIsuzu 4HK1
Bucket capacity —0.8–1.3 m³ (1.0–1.7 yd³)
Emissions —EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final
Strengths
  • + High production for truck loading
  • + Integrated Payload weighing
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its class
  • + Exceptionally smooth, controllable hydraulics
  • + Proven Isuzu engine
  • + Strong resale value
  • + ConSite remote monitoring with monthly reports
Watch-outs
  • − Requires a permit-class lowboy in many regions
  • − Smaller dealer network in North America since the Deere JV ended
  • − Fewer factory technology options than Cat or Komatsu
Full 336 reviewFull ZX210LC-7 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.