Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Kubota U20
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | - |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Kubota U20. 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 has 4kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Kubota U20?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 4kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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