Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,979kg. The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,979kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8,344 lb |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 10 ft 3.4 in |
Sources: Bobcat S450, 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 S450 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,979kg
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 S450 and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,979kg. The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.
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