Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is 90cm (3ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is 90cm (3ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 2,450 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 | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) wider
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is 90cm (3ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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