Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Hitachi 33U
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,921kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,921kg.
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 3,487 kg |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| 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: Cormidi C85, Hitachi 33U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,921kg
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 Cormidi C85 and the Hitachi 33U?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 2,921kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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