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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,815kg and has 4kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9AWacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight8,344 lb1,529 to 1,842 kg
Dig depth10 ft 3.4 in2,413 mm
Engine power23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)13.8 kW
Breakout force-15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,285 mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 6,815kg
  • you want one that has 4kW more power
  • you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper

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 ET16 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full ET16 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,815kg and has 4kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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