Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Hitachi ZX33U-6
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Hitachi ZX33U-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 3,320 - 3,720kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 18.8kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,790 - 3,130mm |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW 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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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