Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,844kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,844kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 3,844kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 3,844kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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