Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Hitachi 33U
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,213kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,213kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 3,487 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| 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: Caterpillar 352F, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 112,213kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Hitachi 33U?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,213kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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