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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 10.7 tonnes and has 54kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Hitachi ZX225US-7
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg24,800 - 29,100kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm6,120mm
Engine power74kW128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire 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.

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Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 10.7 tonnes
  • you want one that has 54kW more power

For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.

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Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 10.7 tonnes and has 54kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

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