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Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Manitou MT 625 H

The Manitou MT 625 H has 38kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9Manitou MT 625 H
Engine power17.7kW (23.7hp)75 hp (55.40 kW)
Operating weight3550kg (7826lb)-
Max digging depthup to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option-
Maximum lift capacity-5,512 lb
Maximum lift height-19 ft 2 in
Maximum forward reach-11 ft 2 in

Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Manitou MT 625 H. 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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Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 38kW more power

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Manitou MT 625 H?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 38kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.

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