Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,543kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,543kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 5030 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 | - |
| Engine power | - | 36 kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, JCB 50Z-2. 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 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,543kg
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 is the bigger machine by 1,543kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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