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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Kubota KX019-4

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,320kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm2,580mm maximum
Engine power74kW-
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Kubota KX019-4. 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 12,320kg

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 KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,320kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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