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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Manitou MT933

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 6,655kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Manitou MT933
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg7,145kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,655kg

Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.

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Buy or hire the MT933 if...

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Manitou MT933?

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 6,655kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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