Head to head
Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 6 tonnes.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,100 - 16,300kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Dig depth | 5,310 - 5,800mm | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | 74kW | 128kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX130LCN-7, Hitachi ZX220W-7. 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 ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 54kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6 tonnes
- you want one that digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX130LCN-7 is a 13-16 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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