Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 498kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 498kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 3,985 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 | - | 18.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 498kg
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 498kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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