Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi 33U is 56cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Hitachi 33U is 56cm (2ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 990 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi 33U is 56cm (2ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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