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Hitachi 33U vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,753kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi 33UKomatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight3,487 kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Width1,550 mm-
Rated power ISO 924921.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)-
Fuel tank42.0 L-
Engine power-165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: Hitachi 33U, Komatsu PC210LC-11. 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.

Full 33U specifications →

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,753kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,753kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

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