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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Takeuchi TB260

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,609kg. The Takeuchi TB260 digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A - image: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9ATakeuchi TB260
Operating weight8,344 lb5735 kg
Dig depth10 ft 3.4 in3895 mm
Engine power23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)-
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Takeuchi TB260. 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 2,609kg

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 TB260 if...

  • you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) deeper

A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.

Full TB260 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Takeuchi TB260?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,609kg. The Takeuchi TB260 digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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