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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 32kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Hitachi ZX75US-5
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg8730kg (19,244lb)
Engine power74kW42.4kW (56.9hp)
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm-
Max digging depth-4.61m (15'1")

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX130LCN-7 if...

  • you want one that has 32kW 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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Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.

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Full ZX75US-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 32kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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