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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Hitachi ZX33U-6

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,180kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Hitachi ZX33U-6
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg3,320 - 3,720kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)18.8kW
Dig depth-2,790 - 3,130mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Hitachi ZX33U-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 86kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,180kg

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Hitachi ZX33U-6?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,180kg. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator.

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