Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,312kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,312kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 4,312kg
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 ET42 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 4,312kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and digs 50cm (1.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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