Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,620kg 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 6,620kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 6,620kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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 EZ17?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,620kg 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 EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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