Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,513kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,513kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| 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 | - |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 38,513kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 38,513kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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