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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 87kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 has 87kW more power

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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Full ZX145W-6 specifications →

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 ZX145W-6 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 87kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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