Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,595kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,595kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1,595kg
- 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,595kg and has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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