Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 398kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 398kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3,497 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 18.2 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,508 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 has 1kW 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 398kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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.
Full EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 398kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 1kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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