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Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Kubota U36-4

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 205kg and has 0kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 - image: Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9Kubota U36-4
Operating weight3550kg (7826lb)3755 kg
Engine power17.7kW (23.7hp)17.8 kw
Max digging depthup to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 205kg
  • you want one that has 0kW more power

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Kubota U36-4?

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 205kg and has 0kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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