Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Kubota U20
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Kubota U20. 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 has 4kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Kubota U20?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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