Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,305kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,305kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,305kg
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,305kg and has 37kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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