HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
R35Z-9A
a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
The Hyundai R35Z-9A is a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator that gives UK contractors and hirers a lower-cost alternative to the equivalent Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB machines in the same size band. It uses a Yanmar diesel engine rather than an in-house Hyundai power unit at this size, reflecting how compact excavators across brands often share third-party engines and hydraulics. Hyundai's UK dealer coverage for this class is thinner than the market leaders, spread across several regional appointed dealers.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the R35Z-9A is the Kubota KX057-5.
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