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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 87kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg3550kg (7826lb)
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)17.7kW (23.7hp)
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Max digging depth-up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 87kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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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 ZX145W-6 and the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 87kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator.

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