Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Manitou MT933
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,285kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,285kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,285kg
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Manitou MT933?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,285kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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