Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5.3 tonnes
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Volvo ECR88D is the bigger machine by 5.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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