Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class. The Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 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 | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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