Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 8018 CTS
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,522kg and digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,522kg.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 58cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 8018 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 6,522kg
- you want one that digs 58cm (2ft) 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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,522kg and digs 58cm (2ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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