Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 35Z-1
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 69kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 69kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 3556 kg |
| 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 35Z-1. 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 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 69kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the JCB 35Z-1?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 69kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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