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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,547kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm3,497 mm
Engine power74kW18.2 kW
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 56kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,547kg

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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,547kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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