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Bell Equipment B25E vs Hitachi 33U

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 39,699kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bell Equipment B25E
Bell Equipment B25E - image: Bell Equipment
Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EHitachi 33U
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)3,487 kg
Rated payload24,000kg-
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Width-1,550 mm
Rated power ISO 9249-21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)
Fuel tank-42.0 L

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 39,699kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the 33U if...

A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.

Full 33U specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Hitachi 33U?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 39,699kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.

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