Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 has 36kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 36kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5490 kg |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 525-60. 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.
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- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 has 36kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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