Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 28kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 1,589kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 28kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 85cm (3ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 1,589kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 1,589kg
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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that digs 85cm (3ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 28kW more power and digs 85cm (3ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 1,589kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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