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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 18.1 kW / 24.3 bhp at 2,000 rpm |
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Payload | - | 3,000 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 2,250 kg |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel). 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 MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Power Swivel, badged MACH2080, is the step-up size from the 1 tonne class and a standard fixture on larger UK groundworks and civils sites needing higher payload per cycle. Its power swivel skip rotates independently of the direction of travel, letting the operator tip to the side without turning the whole machine around. It is hired alongside excavators of a similar class to keep material moving off the dig face.
Full MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel)?
The Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) has 0kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Thwaites MACH2080 (3 Tonne Power Swivel) is a a 3 tonne payload swivel-skip site dumper.
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