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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 426kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9AWacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight8,344 lb7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth10 ft 3.4 in4,169 mm
Engine power23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F)42 kW
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 426kg

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 EZ80 if...

  • you want one that has 24kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.

Full EZ80 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 24kW more power and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 426kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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