Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 900kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 31kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 900kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 digs 21cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
| Engine power | 74kW | 105kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Hitachi ZX145W-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX130LCN-7 if...
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 ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 900kg
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 900kg. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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