Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 990 to 1,300 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 | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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