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Caterpillar 352F vs Manitou MT933

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 108,555kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

352F
Caterpillar 352F
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FManitou MT933
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)7,145kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
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.

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Full 352F specifications →

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.

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Full MT933 specifications →

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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