Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,266kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,266kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 2,266kg
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 24kW more power and digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 2,266kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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