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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs JCB 16C-1

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 62kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
JCB 16C-1
JCB 16C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7JCB 16C-1
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg1749 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm2.57 m
Engine power74kW11.7 kW
Dump height-2.63 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, JCB 16C-1. 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 62kW 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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Full ZX130LCN-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...

A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.

Full 16C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the JCB 16C-1?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 62kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator.

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