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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 56kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg3550kg (7826lb)
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)17.7kW (23.7hp)
Max digging depth-up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...

  • you want one that has 56kW more power

Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.

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Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...

A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.

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Full R35Z-9 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9?

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 56kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator.

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