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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs JCB 25Z-1

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7JCB 25Z-1
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg2550 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm2.82 m
Engine power74kW18.4 kW
Dump height-3 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, JCB 25Z-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 56kW 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 25Z-1 if...

Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.

Full 25Z-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the JCB 25Z-1?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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