Head to head
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg.
- Engine power: the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3550kg (7826lb) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 17.7kW (23.7hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max digging depth | up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Yanmar ViO17. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg
- you want one that has 8kW 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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg and has 8kW more power. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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