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Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is 8cm wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi 33UWacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight3,487 kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Width1,550 mm1,630 mm
Rated power ISO 924921.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)-
Fuel tank42.0 L-
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Height-2,711 mm
Engine power-18.2 kW

Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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.

Full 33U specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

  • you want one that is 8cm wider

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 is 8cm wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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