Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Kubota U10
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 2,350kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 2,350kg.
- Engine power: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,350kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Kubota U10?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 2,350kg and has 10kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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