Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 50Z-2
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,314kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,314kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 50Z-2 digs 60cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 50Z-2. 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 3,314kg
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 50Z-2 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
- you want one that digs 60cm (2ft) deeper
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 50Z-2?
The JCB 50Z-2 has 18kW more power and digs 60cm (2ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,314kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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