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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Kubota KX037-4

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Kubota KX037-4
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg3518 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm3410 mm
Engine power74kW17.8 kw
Width-1550 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Kubota KX037-4. 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 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 KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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