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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Manitou MT933

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 7,855kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Manitou MT933
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg7,145kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,855kg

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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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 ZX145W-6 and the Manitou MT933?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 7,855kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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