Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Doosan DX63-3
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,645kg and has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,645kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Doosan DX63-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 9,555lb (4,334kg) |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 10ft 6in (3.2m) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Doosan DX63-3. 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 DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,645kg
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Doosan DX63-3?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,645kg and has 20kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator.
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