Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 7,145kg |
| 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 | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,658kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,658kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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