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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET25

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,989kg and has 3kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Wacker Neuson ET25
Wacker Neuson ET25 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9AWacker Neuson ET25
Operating weight8,344 lb2,355 to 2,720 kg
Dig depth10 ft 3.4 in2,722 mm
Engine power23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)14.6 kW
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,120 to 4,125 mm
Width-1,120 to 1,500 mm
Height-2,398 mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 5,989kg
  • you want one that has 3kW more power
  • you want one that digs 33cm (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 ET25 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.

Full ET25 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson ET25?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,989kg and has 3kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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