Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 712kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 712kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 712kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 712kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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