Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 50Z-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 17kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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