Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip. 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 37kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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