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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,382kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 - image: Hitachi
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson EZ36
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm3,497 mm
Engine power74kW18.2 kW
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,508 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 10,382kg

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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Buy or hire the EZ36 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Full EZ36 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 56kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,382kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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