Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | - |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 385kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 385kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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