Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 198kg. The Bobcat E17z digs 3cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 198kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E17z digs 3cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that digs 3cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full E17z specifications →Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 198kg
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 198kg. The Bobcat E17z digs 3cm deeper. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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