Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,199kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,199kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Mecalac TA6. 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 4,199kg
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 TA6 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 37kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,199kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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