Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 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 | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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