Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hitachi 33U
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,577kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,577kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 3,487 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | - | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) |
| Fuel tank | - | 42.0 L |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hitachi 33U. 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 33U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,577kg
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hitachi 33U?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,577kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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