Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,243kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,243kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| 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 | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,243kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,243kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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