Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,619kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,619kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 65cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 6,619kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 65cm (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,619kg 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 ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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