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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 535-95

The JCB 535-95 has 36kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
535-95
JCB 535-95

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6JCB 535-95
Engine power18.8kW55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg-
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm-

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 535-95. 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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Buy or hire the 535-95 if...

  • you want one that has 36kW more power

A mid-size telehandler used on building sites and farms to lift and place pallets, muck-away skips and building materials at height and reach. Plant hire fleets keep it as a general-purpose lifting machine alongside dedicated forklifts.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the JCB 535-95?

The JCB 535-95 has 36kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 535-95 is a telescopic handler (telehandler).

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