Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5kg. The Bobcat E19 digs 16cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E19 digs 16cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Develon DX17Z-7 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 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 5kg
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 E19 and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Develon DX17Z-7 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5kg. The Bobcat E19 digs 16cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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