Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,315kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,315kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 1,315kg
- 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,315kg and has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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