Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,270kg and has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,270kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 74kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Yanmar ViO17. 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 12,270kg
- you want one that has 64kW 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is the bigger machine by 12,270kg and has 64kW more power. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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