Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | - |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 7kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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