Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 86C-2 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 256kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB 86C-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 256kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 30kW more power and digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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