Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Doosan DX235LC
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,290kg and has 112kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,290kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX235LC has 112kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Doosan DX235LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 23.2 tonnes |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 6.095m |
| Bucket capacity | - | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Doosan DX235LC. 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 DX235LC if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,290kg
- you want one that has 112kW more power
A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.
Full DX235LC specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Doosan DX235LC?
The Doosan DX235LC is the bigger machine by 21,290kg and has 112kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator.
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