Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,213kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,213kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| 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 | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,213kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 19,213kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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