Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 116kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 116kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,190kg.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 128kW |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hitachi ZX220W-7. 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-7 if...
- you want one that has 116kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,190kg
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 116kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,190kg. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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