Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,954kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,954kg.
- Engine power: the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 2,390kg |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 18.9kW |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. 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 5,954kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,954kg. The JCB STH-2S5 Swivel has 1kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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