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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,756kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg8,344 lb
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm10 ft 3.4 in
Engine power74kW23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A. 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 56kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,756kg

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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Full ZX130LCN-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...

The Hyundai R35Z-9A is a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator that gives UK contractors and hirers a lower-cost alternative to the equivalent Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB machines in the same size band. It uses a Yanmar diesel engine rather than an in-house Hyundai power unit at this size, reflecting how compact excavators across brands often share third-party engines and hydraulics. Hyundai's UK dealer coverage for this class is thinner than the market leaders, spread across several regional appointed dealers.

Full R35Z-9A specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,756kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.

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