Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,854kg and digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,854kg.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 38cm (1ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 5,854kg
- you want one that digs 38cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,854kg and digs 38cm (1ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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