Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi 33U
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,311kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,311kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 3,487 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| 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: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,311kg
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.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi 33U?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,311kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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