Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hitachi ZX170W-6
The Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 3.63m (12ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 3.63m (12ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hitachi ZX170W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | up to 5,830mm (5,720mm with 2-piece boom, 2.50m arm) |
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | - |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | - |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hitachi ZX170W-6. 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 ZX170W-6 if...
- you want one that digs 3.63m (12ft) deeper
A larger wheeled digger for contractors handling bigger drainage, sewer and groundworks packages who still need to drive between sites on the public road. The extra size over the 145W gives more reach and breakout force.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hitachi ZX170W-6?
The Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 3.63m (12ft) deeper. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hitachi ZX170W-6 is a 17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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