Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs SANY SY26U
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, SANY SY26U. 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 4kW 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 SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the SANY SY26U?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 4kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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