GetBrent

Head to head

Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Hitachi 33U is 15cm wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi 33UWacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight3,487 kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Width1,550 mm1,400 mm
Rated power ISO 924921.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)-
Fuel tank42.0 L-
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Height-2,392 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 15cm 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.

Full 33U specifications →

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

Listed by

Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Hitachi 33U is 15cm wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 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.