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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 5,390kg and has 19kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg8,710 to 10,506 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm4,679 mm
Engine power74kW55.4 kW
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 5,390kg
  • you want one that has 19kW 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 ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 5,390kg and has 19kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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