Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs MTS Dino 12
The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | MTS Dino 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 200 kW (twin fan system) |
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
| Chassis | - | 8x4, 32 tonne |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, MTS Dino 12. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
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 Dino 12 if...
- you want one that has 182kW more power
The Dino 12 suits contractors handling bigger vacuum excavation jobs, such as trial holes on major utility works, where its 8x4 chassis and twin-fan system give more continuous suction power than a smaller van-mounted unit. It is aimed at hire fleets serving highways and utility contractors rather than small domestic drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the MTS Dino 12?
The MTS Dino 12 has 182kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the MTS Dino 12 is a a larger truck-mounted suction excavator from MTS, built on an 8x4 32-tonne chassis for heavier vacuum excavation work..
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