Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,903kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,903kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Kubota KX060-5. 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 2,903kg
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,903kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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