Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,339kg 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 6,339kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 37cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,683 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 6,339kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 37cm (1ft) 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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
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 ET20?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,339kg 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 ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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