Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 2,250 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 | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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