Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 61kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 61kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Kubota U20. 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 61kW 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 61kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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