Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 785kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 785kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 2,695 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 785kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 785kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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