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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,475kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm4,968 mm
Engine power74kW55.4 kW
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 19kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,475kg

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 EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,475kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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