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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,095kg and has 60kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson ET20
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg2,005 to 2,526 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm2,683 mm
Engine power74kW13.8 kW
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 12,095kg
  • 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.

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Full ZX130LCN-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

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Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,095kg and has 60kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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