Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 5,480kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 5,480kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | - |
| Engine power | 74kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Volvo ECR88D. 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 5,480kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 5,480kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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