Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 88kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 88kg
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 88kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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