Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs JCB 35Z-1
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 861kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 861kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 3556 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, JCB 35Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 861kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the JCB 35Z-1?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 861kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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