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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
| Engine power | 74kW | 105kW (ISO14396) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 figures and full Hitachi ZX145W-6 figures.
Choose the ZX130LCN-7 if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7: 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. Hitachi ZX145W-6: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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