Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
The Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power and digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,073kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,073kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E55z digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 8,344 lb |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | 10 ft 3.4 in |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, 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 E55z if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,073kg
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 E55z and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?
The Bobcat E55z has 19kW more power and digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,073kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.
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