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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Hitachi ZX130LCN-7

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 19kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FHitachi ZX130LCN-7
Operating weight5,691kg14,100 - 16,300kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)74kW
Dig depth-5,310 - 5,800mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Hitachi ZX130LCN-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX130LCN-7 if...

  • you want one that has 19kW more power

Aimed at groundworkers and civils contractors who want a mid-size machine with the extra stability of a long-track (LCN) undercarriage. It suits drainage, footings and utility work on soft or made-up ground where a standard-width excavator would struggle.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 19kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.

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