Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 35Z-1
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,788kg. The JCB 35Z-1 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,788kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 3556 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 3.48 m |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 18.4 kW |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 35Z-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,788kg
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 →Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 35Z-1?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,788kg. The JCB 35Z-1 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper and has 1kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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