Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX digs 1.19m (4ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 209kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 3CX digs 1.19m (4ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 209kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | - |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 3CX. 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 209kg
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 3CX if...
- you want one that digs 1.19m (4ft) deeper
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX digs 1.19m (4ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 209kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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