Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,791kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,791kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 1,791kg
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,791kg and has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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