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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,758kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm4,184 mm
Engine power18.8kW42 kW
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...

  • you want one that has 23kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,758kg

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,758kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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