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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,231kg and has 36kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Wacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg15,551 to 17,275 kg
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm5,442 mm
Engine power18.8kW55 kW
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,231kg
  • you want one that has 36kW more power

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 12,231kg and has 36kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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