Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
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 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 4kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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