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Hitachi ZX33 Mini excavators tech specs

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2019-2025
3,320 kg Operating weight
3,130 mm Max digging depth
3,200 mm Max dump height
2.28 m Boom length
5,170 mm Max digging reach
5,170 mm Max digging reach
18.8 kw Gross power

A compact mini excavator built for precision work in tight spaces, the Hitachi ZX33 delivers strong digging performance with smooth hydraulics and excellent balance. With a 3,320 kg operating weight, short tail swing, and reliable diesel power, it suits urban construction, utilities, landscaping, and light civil work where control and access matter most.

Operating weight 3,320 kg

Engine power 18.8 kilo watt

Max digging depth 3.13 m

Max digging reach 5.17 m

Bucket digging force 27.2 kN

Arm crowding force 16.9 kN

Compact footprint for restricted sites

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 164,000

Starting from

AED 98,000

Hitachi ZX33 Technical specifications

General

Operating weight

3,320 kg

Max digging depth

3130 mm

Max dump height

3200 mm

Boom length

2.28 m

Blade width

155 m

Displacement

1642 cu cm

Bucket digging force

27.2 kN

Max speed forward

4.3 kph

Max digging reach

5170 mm

Max digging reach

5170 mm

Engine

Gross power

18.8 kw

Bore

8.8 cm

Stroke

9 cm

Operational specifications

Arm crowding force

16.9 kN

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

6.7 liter

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull

27 kN

Track width

30 cm

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

2.53 m

Blade height

36 cm

Overall Length

4.53 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

38.4 lpm

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

3.9 liters

Fuel cap

42 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

43 liter

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Hitachi ZX33 expert review

Reviewed by Jed H. on February 10, 2026

Overview

The Hitachi ZX33 (2019–2025) is a compact mini excavator designed for precision work in confined spaces. With a 3,320 kg operating weight and responsive hydraulics, it excels in urban and utility applications.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Precise hydraulic control, strong digging force, compact footprint.
Cons Not suited for heavy lifting or deep excavation work.

Performance & Efficiency

The 18.8 kilo watt engine and 38.4 lpm hydraulic flow deliver smooth, efficient performance for trenching and finishing tasks.

In Comparison

Cat 303: Comparable size with higher dealer support costs.
Komatsu PC78UU: Larger and more powerful class.
Hitachi ZX33: Best choice for precision and compact access.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Hitachi ZX33 is a dependable mini excavator in the AED 98,000–164,000 range.

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Hitachi ZX33 owner rating

Hitachi ZX33 Mini excavators [2019-2025]

2019-2025

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7
performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.7

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Very smooth hydraulics and easy control in tight spaces.
Cons
Not designed for heavy-duty lifting or large attachments.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2024

Hitachi ZX33 similar models

Highlight differences
Hitachi ZX33U-6 CLR
Cat 303E
Komatsu PC78UU-6
General
Operating weight 3,320 kg
Operating weight 3,310 kg
Operating weight 7,700 kg
Max digging depth 3,130 mm
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 4,230 mm
Max dump height 3,200 mm
Max dump height 3.16 m
Max dump height 5,290 mm
Boom length 2.28 m
Boom length 2.2 m
Boom length 3.27 m
Blade width 155 m
Blade width 1.55 m
Blade width -
Displacement 1,642 cu cm
Displacement 1,319 cm3
Displacement 3,261 cu cm
Bucket digging force 27.2 kN
Bucket digging force 26.67 kN
Bucket digging force 61.3 kN
Max speed forward 4.3 kph
Max speed forward 4.83 kph
Max speed forward 4.5 kph
Max digging reach 5,170 mm
Max digging reach -
Max digging reach 6,400 mm
Max digging reach 5,170 mm
Max digging reach 5,270 mm
Max digging reach -
Engine model -
Engine model C1.3-EF04
Engine model S4D95LE-3
Bucket width -
Bucket width 610 mm
Bucket width 630 mm
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.13 m3
Bucket capacity 0.28 cu m
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 3,010 mm
Max digging depth -
Turning radius -
Turning radius 0.91 m
Turning radius -
Gradeability -
Gradeability -
Gradeability 35 º
Years 2019-2025
Years 2020-2025
Years 2000-2014
Market Average AED 164,000
Market Average AED 129,000
Market Average AED 100,000
Price AED 98,000
Price AED 105,000
Price AED 20,000
Engine
Gross power 18.8 kw
Gross power 17.6 kw
Gross power -
Bore 8.8 cm
Bore 7.87 cm
Bore -
Stroke 9 cm
Stroke 9.4 cm
Stroke -
Net power -
Net power -
Net power 40.2 kw
Operational specifications
Arm crowding force 16.9 kN
Arm crowding force 16.99 kN
Arm crowding force 40.4 kN
Swing speed -
Swing speed -
Swing speed 10 rpm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 6.7 liter
Engine oil cap 5.68 liter
Engine oil cap -
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 27 kN
Drawbar Pull -
Drawbar Pull 65.1 kN
Track width 30 cm
Track width 300 mm
Track width 45 cm
Track gauge -
Track gauge 1.25 m
Track gauge -
Track length -
Track length -
Track length 2.9 m
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.53 m
Height - top of cab 2.5 m
Height - top of cab -
Blade height 36 cm
Blade height 40.64 cm
Blade height -
Overall Length 4.53 m
Overall Length 4.69 m
Overall Length -
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.33 m
Ground clearance -
Width over tracks -
Width over tracks 1.55 m
Width over tracks -
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 38.4 lpm
Pump flow cap 49.77 lpm
Pump flow cap 160 lpm
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 270 bar
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 3.9 liters
Cooling fluid cap 3.79 liters
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 42 liter
Fuel cap 45 liter
Fuel cap 125 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 43 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 68.89 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 120 liter

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