Head to head
Develon DX17Z-7 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,290kg and has 198kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,290kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 198kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Develon DX17Z-7 | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Dig depth | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
| Engine power | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 210kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Develon DX17Z-7, Hitachi ZX350LC-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 ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 32,290kg
- you want one that has 198kW more power
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Develon DX17Z-7 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,290kg and has 198kW more power. The Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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