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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Hitachi ZX33U-6

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 36kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FHitachi ZX33U-6
Operating weight5,691kg3,320 - 3,720kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)18.8kW
Dig depth-2,790 - 3,130mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 36kW more power

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

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.

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Full ZX33U-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 36kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.

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