Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,219kg and digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,219kg.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 6,219kg
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 6,219kg and digs 64cm (2ft) deeper. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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