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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Kubota K008-3

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,364kg and has 10kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9AKubota K008-3
Operating weight8,344 lb980kg
Engine power23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)10.2PS
Dig depth10 ft 3.4 in-

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Kubota K008-3. 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 7,364kg
  • you want one that has 10kW more power

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 K008-3 if...

A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Full K008-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Kubota K008-3?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 7,364kg and has 10kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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