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Cormidi C85 vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,778kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C85
Cormidi C85
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A - image: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Operating weight566kg8,344 lb
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Dig depth-10 ft 3.4 in
Engine power-23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)

Sources: Cormidi C85, 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 C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,778kg

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,778kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.

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