Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,632kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,632kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 8,344 lb |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 10 ft 3.4 in |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,632kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper
The Hyundai R35Z-9A is a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator that gives UK contractors and hirers a lower-cost alternative to the equivalent Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB machines in the same size band. It uses a Yanmar diesel engine rather than an in-house Hyundai power unit at this size, reflecting how compact excavators across brands often share third-party engines and hydraulics. Hyundai's UK dealer coverage for this class is thinner than the market leaders, spread across several regional appointed dealers.
Full R35Z-9A specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,632kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.
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