Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Hitachi 33U is 56cm (2ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.