Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Manitou MT933
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108,555kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108,555kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 7,145kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Manitou MT933. 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 108,555kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Manitou MT933?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108,555kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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