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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Kubota K008-5

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 13,125kg and has 66kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Kubota K008-5
Kubota K008-5 - image: ke.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Kubota K008-5
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg975kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm1,720mm
Engine power74kW7.6kW

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Kubota K008-5. 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 is the bigger machine by 13,125kg
  • you want one that has 66kW 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 K008-5 if...

The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.

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Full K008-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Kubota K008-5?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 13,125kg and has 66kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.

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