Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, JCB 3CX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...
A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,585kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 4,585kg. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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