Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg and has 60kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 60kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 74kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 12,375kg
- you want one that has 60kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,375kg and has 60kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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