Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Hitachi ZX33U-6
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Hitachi ZX33U-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 3,320 - 3,720kg |
| 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,790 - 3,130mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.8kW |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Hitachi ZX33U-6. 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 ZX33U-6 if...
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 Cormidi C85 and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.
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