Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 8008 CTS
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,338kg and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,338kg.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 7,338kg
- you want one that digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,338kg and digs 1.36m (4.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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