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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Kubota KX060-5

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 26kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Kubota KX060-5
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg5441 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm3875 mm
Engine power74kW47.6 kw
Width-1960 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Kubota KX060-5. 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 has 26kW 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 KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 26kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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