Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 54cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 54cm (2ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) 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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 54cm (2ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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