Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,314kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,314kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, JCB 8008 CTS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,314kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 2,314kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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