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Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,490kg and has 110kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Develon DX17Z-7
Develon DX17Z-7 - image: Develon
ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX17Z-7Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Operating weight1,910 kg (4,211 lb)21,400 - 24,000kg
Engine power11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm122kW
Dig depth2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in)-

Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. 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 ZX220W-5B if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,490kg
  • you want one that has 110kW more power

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,490kg and has 110kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

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