Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 3T-2
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,142kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,142kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 2345 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 | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 3T-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,142kg
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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the JCB 3T-2?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,142kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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