Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,029kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,029kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 3,029kg
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 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 536kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 536kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,029kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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