Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Develon DX85R-7
The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 7,618kg and has 37kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 7,618kg.
- Engine power: the Develon DX85R-7 has 37kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Develon DX85R-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 9528 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.28 m3 |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Develon DX85R-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the DX85R-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,618kg
- you want one that has 37kW more power
A midi excavator for deeper drainage, ducting and foundation work where a mini digger is too small but a full size machine is not needed. It is used by civils contractors and plant hire fleets on road and utility sites.
Full DX85R-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Develon DX85R-7?
The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 7,618kg and has 37kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator.
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