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Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 24kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX85USB-6
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 - image: Barnes Plant Sales Ltd
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX85USB-6Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight8,430 - 9,060kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power42.4kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth3,910 - 4,510mm-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 has 24kW more power

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.

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Full ZX85USB-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 24kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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