Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,838kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,838kg.
- Engine power: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3550kg (7826lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 17.7kW (23.7hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max digging depth | - | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9. 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
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,838kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,838kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator.
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