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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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