Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,825kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,825kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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