Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 1,596kg
- 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,596kg and has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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