Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 332kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 332kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | 41 l |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 332kg
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 ViO33-6 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 332kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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