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Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Kubota KX060-5

The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,891kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 - image: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9Kubota KX060-5
Operating weight3550kg (7826lb)5441 kg
Engine power17.7kW (23.7hp)47.6 kw
Max digging depthup to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm

Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Kubota KX060-5. 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.

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Full R35Z-9 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

  • you want one that has 30kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,891kg

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,891kg. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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