Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi ZX33U-6
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,144kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,144kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi ZX33U-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 3,320 - 3,720kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,790 - 3,130mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.8kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi ZX33U-6. 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
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,144kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,144kg and has 11kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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