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Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 6,182kg and has 32kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX130LCN-7
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX130LCN-7Wacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight14,100 - 16,300kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth5,310 - 5,800mm4,169 mm
Engine power74kW42 kW
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 6,182kg
  • you want one that has 32kW 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 EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.

Full EZ80 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 6,182kg and has 32kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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