Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Hitachi 33U
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,784kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,784kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 3,487 kg |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| 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 E55z, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,784kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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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.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Hitachi 33U?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 1,784kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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