Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Yanmar ViO17
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,514kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,514kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Yanmar ViO17. 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 6,514kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Yanmar ViO17?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,514kg and has 8kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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