Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,857kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,857kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8,344 lb |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 10 ft 3.4 in |
| Engine power | - | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, 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 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
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- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,857kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,857kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator.
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