Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Caterpillar D6N has 112kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14,847kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 112kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 14,847kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
- you want one that has 112kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,847kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the DX17Z-7 if...
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 Caterpillar D6N and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Caterpillar D6N has 112kW more power and is the bigger machine by 14,847kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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